District 8

About us

About Us

We are a group of accomplished culture enthusiasts with over 60 years of collective experience between the top 500 companies, hospitality, event and music production industries.

Our Manifesto

At D8, we like to see ourselves as a territory of possibilities, blending a unique set of experiences, linking people, and fostering deep connections.

Here, we all win: we grow as a team, captivate our customers, empower our partners, and nourish our community.

We embrace the power of curiosity and an open mind, acknowledging that every mistake is a step towards thriving in our pursuit of growth and innovation.

By leading with honesty and ethics, we hold ourselves accountable, recognizing that clarity is the truest form of kindness.

In this territory, we believe in the strength of a team, where our diverse perspectives enrich our collective well-being, having fun along the way because, for us, the journey is as meaningful as the destination.

Team

Our team

  • Over 16 years of experience in communications strategy, marketing, and branding.

  • Former Global Director of Brand Communication & Reputation at Johnson & Johnson.

  • A leader in shaping narratives, building community, and driving strategic growth.
  • Experienced hospitality leader with 15+ years driving growth and innovation across digital and traditional spaces. 
  • Passionate about storytelling, creative project development, and socially responsible, community-driven initiatives.
  • Founder & CEO of Armadillo Azul, a top Latin American advertising agency with 15+ years in the market. 

 

  • A seasoned creative leader behind 360° campaigns for brands like FEMSA, PayU, and Synlab, with a strong foundation from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University.
  • Grammy-nominated music producer and founder of iconic Colombian rock band Superlitio, with 25+ years in the industry. 

 

  • Creator of four independent albums, including award-winning Tripping Tropicana. 

 

  • Has shared the stage with Latin legends like Juanes, Café Tacuba, and Manu Chao.
Partners

Our Paths

Reviews

Our Board of Advisors

RINA CARVAJAL

Executive Director and Chief Curator of Miami Art Central. She received her Bachelor and Masters of Fine Arts and Spanish and Portuguese Literature degrees from New York University. Ms. Carvajal was previously the Director of the Mason Gross Art Galleries at Rutgers University.

LUIS ENRÍQUEZ

Founder & Partner of Cultura Colectiva, the largest digital platform in Mexico and Latin America. Founder & Partner of Bridge LATAM, an investment fund made by the best entrepreneurs in Latin America, empowering entrepreneurs. Founder & Partner of Cubic, the first fractional ownership of art masterpieces platform in Latin America.

ANDRÉS PÉREZ

Co-CEO of Infosel, a financial technological platform that, along with our specialized business news agency, provides top-notch investment data and fintech solutions to the most important stakeholders within the financial industry (Financial Institutions, Brokerage Houses, Wealth Management Advisory Firms, Corporates, Universities and Private Investors).

NICOLÁS TORO

Head of Latin-American Market at SVB | StartUp + VC Banking | Global Gateway. Data-driven leader in diverse geographies with a track record of strategic growth and operational excellence in tech startups. Expert in business planning, partnership development, operational optimization and fundraising. Unique expertise in venture capital, entrepreneurship support, and corporate strategy. Focused on venture capital, scaling startups, strategy, management, accelerators and technology.

We are a community that celebrates music and the stories that music inspires. 

Artists, music enthusiasts, and subject matter experts from different disciplines are welcome to create a new story and a new song.

Blending different cultural influences and backgrounds, Frequent Seat is an invitation to celebrate the beauty of music and the power of stories.

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Contact

Contact us

We’re always interested in hearing from local contributors and creatives, including writers, photographers, storytellers and content creators

    Miami florida, USA
    hello@dist8.com
    P. +1 (786) 932 -8032

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