Michael Figge
Michael Figge's profile covers his Yuga Labs career, creative leadership, Web3 experience, and role as CEO.
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About
Michael Figge is the CEO of Yuga Labs. He has a background in creative direction and has spent much of his career working on visual identity, entertainment, and digital experiences. Before moving into Web3, he worked with artists including Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Childish Gambino, Paul McCartney, and Lady Gaga, as well as productions for Riot Games and major entertainment events. Figge later co-founded WENEW, which was acquired by Yuga Labs in 2022. At Yuga Labs, he has held the roles of Chief Creative Officer and Chief Product Officer before taking over as CEO in March 2026. Quick Facts about Michael Figge: Field Details Full Name Michael Figge Current Position CEO Current Company Yuga Labs Location Los Angeles, California, United States Previous Roles at Yuga Labs Chief Creative Officer, Chief Product Officer Previous Leadership Roles Co-Founder and CEO at WENEW; Co-Founder and Creative Director at Possible Previous Companies WENEW, Possible Earlier Role Freelance Art Director Education University of California, Santa Barbara Degree B.A. in Film and Media Studies Creative Experience Live visual identity, art direction, entertainment and esports productions Notable Work Projects involving Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Childish Gambino, Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Riot Games and major entertainment productions Web3 Experience WENEW and Yuga Labs Otherside Connection Involved in Yuga Labs' Otherside initiatives and related digital experiences Career Overview of Michael Figge: Figge started as a freelance art director, working on projects for Kanye West, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the National World War II Museum. In 2010, he joined Possible as a Co-Founder and Creative Director, where his work focused on live visual identity for artists, awards shows, esports, and other large-scale productions. He co-founded WENEW in 2021 and served as its CEO until Yuga Labs acquired the company in November 2022. He then moved through creative and product leadership roles at Yuga Labs before becoming CEO. Career Timeline: Year Career Development 2007–2010 Freelance Art Director: Worked on creative projects connected to Kanye West, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the National World War II Museum. 2010–2022 Co-Founder and Creative Director, Possible: Worked on live visual identity for artists, entertainment productions, award shows, and esports projects. 2021–2022 Co-Founder and CEO, WENEW: Co-founded WENEW and led the company until its acquisition by Yuga Labs in November 2022. 2022–2026 Chief Creative Officer, Yuga Labs: Took on the company's creative leadership after the WENEW acquisition. 2024–2026 Chief Product Officer, Yuga Labs: Added product leadership responsibilities while continuing his work as Chief Creative Officer. March 2026–Present CEO, Yuga Labs: Became CEO after previously holding senior creative and product roles at the company.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Mar 2026 to Present
Overall company strategy, product roadmap, and execution for Yuga Labs and its NFT/IP ecosystem.
Co-Founder & Creative Director
POSSIBLE
Sept 2010 to Nov 2022
Co-Founder, Creative Director
Art Director
Freelance Designer
Sept 2007 to Aug 2010
Art Director
FAQs
- Figge entered Web3 through WENEW, which he co-founded in 2021. Yuga Labs acquired the company in November 2022, after which he moved into leadership roles at Yuga Labs.