Ep.22 Turning The Tables - An 'AMA' with David Kepron Architect, Artist, Author, Educator

<p><strong>About David Kepron:</strong></p><p><strong>LinkedIn Profile: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b">linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582b</a></p><p><strong>Websites: </strong></p><p><strong> https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645" target="_blank"><strong>vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  </strong></a><strong>(Blog)</strong></p><p><strong>Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.com</strong></p><p><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/DavidKepron" target="_blank"><strong>DavidKepron</strong></a></p><p><strong>Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/</strong></p><p><strong>NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/</strong></p><p><strong>Bio:</strong></p><p>David Kepron is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why’, ‘what’s now’ and ‘what’s next’. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. </p><p>David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott’s “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. </p><p>In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. </p><p>As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise o