Neil Shastri

Neil Shastri is a creative leader with over 10 years of experience in shaping campaigns, building brand identities, and telling human-centered stories. Currently serving as the Creative Director at AdPipe, Neil oversees visual strategy across various projects while mentoring fellow creatives. They have previously held roles as a visual designer at Nicely Built and Acadia, and as a senior designer at Marketwake, where they facilitated brand discovery workshops and directed multi-platform campaigns. Neil's diverse experience includes work in theater, film, and multimedia art, alongside a notable acting career in productions such as *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* and *Bombay Dreams*. Having relocated to the Twin Cities in 2025, Neil is passionate about fostering community connections through storytelling.