A creative kid
who stayed curious
I create vibrant places through entrepreneurship, design, policy, art, and creativity. As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve founded Viscera Studio, a creative agency focused on place-based storytelling and design; Shop Viscera, a design-forward retail brand featured in SF Chronicle, Thrillist, Racked, and 7x7 Magazine; and Opportuned, a platform empowering small businesses, which was semi-finalist in Pharrell’s highly competitive Black Ambition Prize.
As a creative, I partner with brands to develop one-of-a-kind collaborations, including limited products, content creation, and experiential activations that bring stories to life in meaningful ways. As an artist, I transform spaces through murals, fine art, and sculpture. My work has been commissioned by Salesforce, Google, and the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, integrating creativity into the built environment.
With a BA in architecture (USF) and Master’s in city planning (UC Berkeley), I bridge business, design, and policy to drive impact. I serve on the SPUR Board and Roots Community Advisory Board and am a member of ULI and the American Planning Association. I also speak on entrepreneurship, urbanism, and creativity, having presented at Lean Startup Conference, NYCxDesign, and Black is Tech.
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Centered in creativity, Ari’s businesses use a range of creative practices to build more vibrant places.
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Advocating for vibrant places rooted in community ties through through public speaking, podcast, and board leadership.
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Custom content, commissioned art, and storytelling partnerships.