Wells Fargo President's Award 2013

Achieved Top 70 App in 2022 on App Store

W3 Award Silver Finalist for Best Cultural Mobile App 

Featured in Forbes 2022 for Success in Black-Owned Startups

Antoine McLaughlin, President and Co-Founder of Fliiks, is a forward-thinking leader known for his creativity, discipline, and commitment to excellence. He brings a strong blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution to every project he takes on, inspiring those around him with his drive and determination. Antoine’s background reflects a consistent pattern of leadership, innovation, and the ability to transform ideas into impactful results across diverse industries and initiatives.

Antoine has successfully led multiple projects from concept to completion, earning recognition for his ability to organize teams, streamline operations, and deliver measurable outcomes. His focus on growth, collaboration, and long-term sustainability has helped organizations reach new levels of efficiency and success. Known for his professionalism and results-oriented mindset, Antoine continues to build a track record of achievement grounded in integrity, vision, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Serial Investor

12 Years in the NFL

3x NFL Pro Bowler

10+ Years Modeling

Cornerback Justin Bethel's range of skills has made him a valuable asset to the Arizona Cardinals, but his ability to block kicks is arguably his most highly regarded. After setting a Big South record for blocking nine kicks playing college football for Presbyterian, Bethel was chosen as a first-round draft pick for the Cardinals in 2012. The first two years of his NFL career, Bethel blocked three field goal attempts alongside three previous kick blocks during the Cardinals' 2012 preseason.

He played in all 48 games in his first three seasons, notably earning Pro Bowl selection as a special teamer in 2013 and 2014. His first Pro Bowl victory came as a result of his impressive season, which included 21 special teams tackles, blocking two field goals, and recovering a muffled kickoff. The following year, he led the team with 18 special teams tackles, blocked one field goal, and forced a fumble on a punt return. His field goal block in a 2014 week 9 game also earned him the NFL Special Teams Player of the Month award for December 2014.

Bethel also enjoyed status as a YouTube sensation in February of 2012, when a video of the player demonstrating a 60-inch vertical jump from the flat-footed position received over 1 million views.

10+ Years in Design & Marketing

25+ US & International Awards
Stevies, Communicator, Telly, GDUSA + more

Worked with Multiple Tech Startups to Inc. 500 Companies

20+ Years in Photography

10+ Years in Video Editing

Qistina Hullon is a venture builder, brand strategist, and product designer building companies at the intersection of technology, storytelling, and human connection. She co-founded Fliiks, an on-demand smartphone photography platform that helps people capture and share more of life’s moments. At Fliiks, she helps shape the platform’s strategy, product experience, and brand.

For over a decade, Qistina has collaborated with startups, creative ventures, and Inc. 500 companies, leading brand strategy, product design, and marketing initiatives across multiple industries. Her work spans brand identity, digital platforms, UI/UX design, photography, experiential marketing, and large-scale event design, earning international recognition across design, branding, and digital media. Her work has earned honors from the MarCom Awards, Communicator Awards, Muse Creative Awards, W3 Awards, Stevie Awards, and Telly Awards.

She is also the founder of Aeon Bloom, a creative studio focused on building joyful brands, products, and experiences that bring people together. Known for translating complex ideas into clear, emotionally resonant brands, Qistina specializes in transforming early-stage concepts into scalable ventures.

20+ Years in the Tech Industry

6+ Business Awards

CEO & Founder of Hubspire
One of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2023

Named “The King of Apps”
Resident Magazine New York 2017

Thomas Abraham has over 20 years of experience in the field of technology. Thomas began his career in 1997 at MTA – New York City Transit, where he worked in a Project Manager/Computer Specialist role. During his time at MTA, he was responsible for the planning, management, development, and deployment of the new EPIC (Employee Pass Identification Card System). Thomas also developed strategies and associated performance measures outlining target operations in areas such as Fare Payment – MVM (MetroCard Vending Machine) products, equipment, service, and maintenance.

In 2004, Thomas founded LeapTutor.com, a one-to-one live online education platform. Thomas secured the New York State Education Department’s first-ever contract for an online tutoring platform catering to inner city schools through a program called SES (Supplemental Education Services).

In 2008, Thomas founded HubSpire.com, where he serves as CEO, leading a team of engineers focused on building scalable technology solutions for startups and enterprise clients. In 2013, Thomas joined the board of EpsomGlobal. HubSpire was later recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies of 2023.

In 2023, Thomas joined Fliiks as a Co-Founder and CTO, where he leads the platform’s technology architecture and oversees development of the Fliiks platform alongside the HubSpire engineering team.

Thomas Abraham earned a BS in Chemistry/Computer Science from Temple University in 1996–1997. Thomas then went on to earn an MS in Technology Management from New York University – Polytechnic School of Engineering in 1999–2001. In 2005, he obtained a certification in Oracle 9i from Oracle.

30+ Years Service & Sales 

Elite Level Award Winning Leader

25+ Years Leading Operational Initiatives

20+ Years Directing  Large Scale Corporate & Public Events

Inducted into Verizon’s Leadership Hall of Fame

As the COO of Fliiks, Inc., Mieoki stewards the company’s operational vision, organizational growth, and people-first culture to make capturing and sharing life’s moments effortless and accessible to everyone.

With over two decades of leadership in operations, customer success, and employee engagement, Mieoki has built a career centered on people, performance, and purpose. Before joining Fliiks, she held senior leadership roles at Verizon, in Operations and Customer Success. There, she spearheaded enterprise programs in workforce strategy and leadership development, most notably launching #MyTimeMatters, a national initiative that strengthened employee engagement and accountability.

A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Agile Project Management Certified executive, Mieoki is celebrated for driving innovation through efficiency, inclusion, and culture-building. Her achievements include multiple Awards of Excellence, Power of One Awards, and induction into Verizon’s Leadership Hall of Fame.

At Fliiks, she channels over 30 years in service and sales leadership toward advancing the company’s vision. Mieoki’s leadership philosophy is rooted in one conviction: when people thrive, extraordinary moments happen.

15+ Years in Commercial Contract Sales & Project Performance Management 

Sales & Marketing Advisor for Several Private Tech Startups 

Top Sales Performance Analyst for
Inc. 500 Internet Marketing Company

VSA San Antonio Champion

René Gonzalez is a strategic builder and growth architect with over 15 years of experience driving commercial success across construction, technology, and digital innovation. As Chief Growth Officer at Fliiks, Inc., René leads national expansion, strategic partnerships, and field operations for the award-winning tech platform redefining real-time photography services—where vetted smartphone photographers meet global demand for authentic, on-demand content.

A results-driven leader, René brings a rare blend of analytical precision and creative strategy to every venture he touches. Before joining Fliiks, he built a distinguished career in commercial contract sales and project performance management, earning top honors as a Sales Performance Analyst for an Inc. 500 Internet marketing company and serving as a trusted sales and marketing advisor to multiple private tech startups.

A PMP-certified professional and VSA San Antonio Champion, René is also the Founder of APP Estimating, a consultancy grounded in the principles of being Accurate, Precise, and Profitable. His leadership philosophy is rooted in disciplined execution, scalable systems, and human connection—the pillars that transform great ideas into lasting impact.

At his core, René is a builder—of businesses, teams, and the future of how technology connects people to opportunity.

15+ Years in the Entertainment Industry 

Gold & Platinum Music Executive

Recording Academy Member for the Grammys

Marketing advisor for numerous companies

Management Team at Atlantic Records

Public Relations Consultant

Keith “Youngin” George II is an entertainment executive and strategic advisor specializing in cultural marketing, media partnerships, and creator ecosystem development. With more than 15 years of experience connecting the entertainment industry with emerging technology platforms, he is known for building relationships that expand audience reach and digital visibility for creators and brands.

At Fliiks, Keith serves as Executive Advisor / PR, helping guide industry partnerships, public relations strategy, and platform visibility. He is part of the leadership supporting the growth of the award-winning platform, which has received international recognition from The W3 Awards, The Telly Awards, and The Muse Creative Awards.

9+ Years in Tech Startup  Consulting

12+ Years in Social Media Marketing

4+ Years Marketing Director for Publicly Traded Company