Marlaina Love is Founder and CEO of The Diamond Resilience, a creative technology studio redefining the future of work and commerce for a digital-first economy. With over 10 years of technology leadership experience, Love has successfully led multi-million dollar global teams through complex software implementations, establishing herself as a trusted guide for digital transformation.

As a pioneer in XR, Marlaina combines deep expertise in immersive user experience design with proven lean startup methodologies to empower founders and innovation teams. She specializes in taking visionary concepts from ideation to commercialization, leveraging strategic planning and creative problem-solving to drive industry-leading digital strategies.

Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Marlaina serves as Chapter President of Blacks in Technology - Twin Cities, where she is dedicated to accelerating tech careers for professionals of African ancestry. Her mission is to eliminate barriers to entry and build inclusive, equitable pathways for next-generation technology leaders to realize their full potential in the XR and broader tech ecosystem.