AWE USA 2026

Marlaina Love
United States
Founder & CEO
The Diamond Resilience

Marlaina Love (BossLeo IO) is the Founder and CEO of The Diamond Resilience, a creative tech studio reengineering independent career pathways in UGC social gaming and XR.

Before launching her studio, Marlaina spent eight years leading global enterprise software teams in industries ranging from autonomous vehicles to medical technologies. That experience gave her a front-row seat to how quickly industries transform, and who gets left behind when they do.

Also a LeanStack-certified startup coach, Marlaina helps early-career professionals launch creator-led businesses at the intersection of immersive tech, social gaming, and e-commerce. Her studio has produced award-winning immersive experiences, and she serves as a developer advocate in creator programs with industry-leading organizations, including Razer, Meta, and Snapchat.

Marlaina’s mission is simple: remove barriers and expand equitable access and opportunity to all.