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Blake Band
Co-Founder ▶ Marketing
Blake is a brand strategist lead supporting brands like Logitech, Adobe, AMD, Microsoft, and Sony. Founder of I Give Cool Gifts, he has extensive experience growing consumer-first brands through storytelling and engagement.
Favorite Deck: Soccer
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JEFF ZIFRONY
Co-Founder ▶ Operations
Jeff is a seasoned innovation leader, currently the VP of Strategy at a data startup and former Research at Twitter, with a track record of scaling businesses and building products people love.
Favorite Deck: Television
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Ali Pease
Design Lead
Ali is a design wizard responsible for bringing to life the visual world of RIFF. With a background in Design and Architecture, she has a sharp eye for creating experiences both IRL and on paper. Ali ensures every element of RIFF feels intentional and immersive.
Favorite Deck: Celebrities
RIFF'S ROOTS
HOW IT STARTED
In the heat of the '90s — when the turtles were teenage, Super Soakers settled scores, and the wind was no match for a neon windbreaker — Blake and Jeff crossed paths at the prime age of 2 in preschool. Sandbox debates, snack-time trades, and a shared love for cartoons and chaos forged a friendship that’s lasted decades.
HOW ITS GOING
Fast forward to 2024, RIFF was born as a fast-paced fix for slow trivia nights. What started as a homemade party game turned into a name-drop showdown, built on quick thinking and friendly chaos. With every new deck, the goal stays the same: shout names, win cards, and make memories.