Co-Founder & CEO of NoomaLooma; Co-Founder of Refinery29

Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Piera Gelardi Biography

Piera Gelardi is a creative entrepreneur, writer, and co-founder of Refinery29, a digital media company known for its influence on style, culture, identity, and power among online audiences. Alongside co-founders Justin Stefano, Philippe von Borries, and Christene Barberich, Gelardi launched Refinery29 as a New York City-focused fashion and design guide. As executive creative director, she oversaw the brand's growth from a startup into a global media company, expanding the team from four to more than 400 employees and reaching an audience of 500 million worldwide. Under her leadership, Refinery29 received five Webby Awards, a CLIO, and recognition on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies list and Fast Company’s list of most innovative companies.

Gelardi developed "29Rooms," an artistic, multi-sensory experiential event that became a widely recognized social media phenomenon, reaching 45 million people and establishing Refinery29 as a leader in experiential media. Her initiatives also included the "67% Project," which focused on representation and diversity by highlighting the majority of American women. Gelardi has been recognized by Ad Age, Adweek, and Entrepreneur Magazine for her contributions to creative leadership in digital media. Before Refinery29, she served as photo director at CITY Magazine, which received an ASME for Best Photography during her tenure.

Gelardi co-authored the New York Times bestseller "Refinery29: Style Stalking" and is a frequent public speaker at events such as SXSW, INBOUND, and Creative Mornings, where she addresses topics including leadership, design, and creativity. She has served as a jury member for the CLIO Image Awards, the Webby Awards, and the Art Director's Club, and has been a member of the AIGA/NY Board of Directors. Her work and influence were featured on the "Design Matters" podcast with Debbie Millman.

Gelardi co-founded NoomaLooma, a creative play platform that develops digital tools and real-world experiences to integrate creativity into daily life and promote wellbeing. She is also the author of the book "The Playful Way," which explores living with meaning, connection, and creativity. Gelardi’s career spans media innovation, experiential design, and advocacy for creativity as an essential part of life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/24/2026.

Piera Gelardi Videos

How to Use Play to Beat Burnout and Feel Like Yourself Again | Piera Gelardi

How to Use Play to Beat Burnout and Feel Like Yourself Again | Piera Gelardi

How to Beat Burnout: Use Play to Feel Like Yourself Again | Piera Gelardi: (https://www.growingself.com/burnout-recovery-through-play/) Burnout...

Piera Gelardi on Creativity, Play & Building a Career You Love | Get to Know

Piera Gelardi on Creativity, Play & Building a Career You Love | Get to Know

Meet Piera Gelardi — entrepreneur, creative director, storyteller, and co-founder of Refinery29. In this inspiring conversation, Piera shares how...

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