Erica Fieldman & Mike Richter, founders of Unplugged Collective

Erica Fieldman is a co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Unplugged Collective, a community and experiential networking organization focused on creating meaningful, face-to-face professional connections through curated events and experiences. She leads the company’s marketing strategy to foster authentic networking communities beyond traditional digital interactions.Mike Richter is the Co-Founder and CEO of Unplugged Collective, a company focused on redefining professional networking by creating experiential, face-to-face events that foster authentic human connections in the advertising, media, and broader business communities. Under his leadership, Unplugged Collective hosts immersive gatherings like Strangers No More that bring people together through engaging activities and shared experiences — moving beyond traditional transactional networking toward deeper relationship building. Richter and his co-founders draw on extensive industry experience to build events and programs that help professionals connect meaningfully in person.