Best Urban Exploration Experts

I’m an archaeologist turned tour guide, travel leader, and Founder of Merakiva Travel. For over 10 years, I traveled the world as an archaeologist, excavating ancient sites in countries like Spain, Lebanon, and Iraq. After finishing my PhD, I moved into the corporate world. In that time, I worked in marketing, product development, and strategy. That life wasn't for me so I started a tour and travel company. In it, we lead trips around the world for small groups and organize trips for independent travelers. Plus, I run Always Sunny Tour out of it. Always Sunny Tour is the only tour in the world dedicated exclusively to visiting sites from the cult-favorite show, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Now, I also post on YouTube, slowly building up an audience of people interested in archaeology and travel. I'm a storyteller who loves people (and talks to tourists on a near daily basis).

Erik Hemingway, Founder of Nomad Capital, has nearly 22 years of experience in all aspects of the construction and self-storage industry. He has been a part of over $100 million dollars of commercial real estate transactions and $60 million in residential real estate since 2006. He built his first self-storage facility from the ground up in 2006, guided that facility through the Great Recession, and has since built a personal portfolio of 4 self-storage facilities using the value-add strategy. He founded Nomad Capital to help others achieve their dream of nomadic freedom and having the ability to do whatever they want, whenever they want.

Rob Dillan is the founder and driving force behind EVhype, an innovative platform mapping EV charging stations across North America. With a deep passion for sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Rob is committed to advancing the clean energy revolution within the transportation sector. As a recognized thought leader, his expertise in EV technology, charging infrastructure, and market trends has positioned him at the forefront of the movement toward widespread EV adoption.

I build things from scratch. I get things done.

I'm a web designer and SEO Specialist with over 3 years of experience. I specialize in WordPress and love optimizing pages for speed and search engines. I do extensive keyword research and perform SEO audits to ensure that my clients' websites are as search engine friendly as possible. When I'm not working on websites, I enjoy hiking, playing PC games, and spending time with my family.

Karl Fruecht is a seasoned executive leader who strategically focuses on sales, marketing, technology, and operations. Over his 30-plus-year career, he has successfully overseen the growth and prosperity of diverse markets, business units, and divisions across the Americas. Karl excels in leading and empowering teams, fostering strong team cultures, prioritizing customer needs, and nurturing future leadership talent. His approach is centered around a customer-first mindset, delivering targeted solutions that address business challenges and drive positive outcomes.Karl is the Co-Founder of Uncharted Learning, which provides students with authentic entrepreneurial education. He’s also the Founder of The Dash to Cure Diabetes, a Supporting Board Member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and has served on multiple non-profit and community boards.

Strategic thinker focused on institutional goals by implementing business transformation projects, delivering sustainable process improvements, and questioning assumed norms to enable more powerful conclusions. Positive, diplomatic and respectful in creating an environment that attracts and keeps the best people. Strong record of agile project management, team development, and delivering of business results across a range of functional areas. Ability to place individual and team objectives within the broader institutional goals. Actively looks for new ideas and learning opportunities outside of specific field of expertise and willing to take on additional challenges and responsibilities.

Strong, driven work ethic met with a passion for growth of all business enterprises. Motivational leader with positive energy dedicated to creating a service- driven, outstanding team. Commitment to develop myself and help others.

I am a qualified lawyer, entrepreneur, and freelance writer with 10+ years of experience in law, business, and digital media.

I am a fourth-generation native New Yorker and the founder of the award-winning Lower East Side History Project. With decades of experience researching and sharing the city's lesser-known stories, I bring a deep knowledge and a rare passion for urban archaeology to my work. My expertise is built on a lifetime of immersion in New York's history. I am the author of seven books on NYC history and have consulted on numerous films and television series, including Boardwalk Empire, Making of the Mob, The Irishman, and The Great Gatsby. I previously founded and operated the former Museum of the American Gangster (80 St. Marks Place), the Lower East Side Welcome Center (397 Grand Street) and the East Village Visitor Center (308 Bowery). I have lectured at such institutions as New York Historical Society, Tenement Museum, and the Gotham Center. With decades of experience unearthing and sharing New York’s hidden stories, I bring a unique perspective—blending deep archival knowledge, over 150 years of community insight, and a passion for the urban archaeology that defines this city. What I can offer: - Expert commentary on the history and transformation of New York City - Historical context for stories on immigration, architecture, urban development, and culture - Engaging storytelling and anecdotes from 23 years of guiding tours and doing lectures, providing a human-interest angle to historical features. - On-camera expertise and guided walk-and-talks through historically significant areas.

Technical Skills * Languages: Typescript, Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, PHP, Java, C, Lisp, Ruby, Objective-C, Hack, HTML, and CSS * Frameworks: React, Flask, Unity, Jekyll, Tornado, JQuery, Rails * Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle * Development Tools: Visual Studio, IntelliJ, Vim, Eclipse, Mercurial, Git, Subversion, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer * Mobile: React Native, Android, mobile optimized web Specialties: full-stack web & mobile development, growth, search engines, performance optimization, networking, machine learning

Aaron Loring Davis is the CEO and Co-Founder of Exploration, a media management and technology company headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

With over 10 years of experience as the Founder & Chief Explorer (CEO) of Connect Three, a B-Corp that helps businesses grow and change, Colin Lamb is an energetic and commercial development specialist who is passionate about aligning people development with business strategy and organizational goals. He holds several credentials, including BA Hons, MCMI, Chartered MCIPD, and MIOEE, and is a certified coach and trainer in DISC and EI psychometrics. Colin specializes in delivering organizational development, management and leadership, and people and work practices solutions to a wide range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life science, tourism, and public sector. He also serves as a trustee, board director, and business mentor for several organizations, leveraging his skills in new business development and social networking. Colin's mission is to help businesses identify gaps, propose actions, and increase their self-awareness and performance.