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CryptoFifa：Football NFT GameFi on its way to Rock the Crypto World

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The overwhelmingly popular collections in 2021 are star cards and NFT (Non-Fungible Token), both of which entered a big bull market unexpectedly.

For investors, star cards and NFT worth paying attention in the year of 2021. A strong rise of star cards so far has been witnessed in 2021’s collectibles market. Judging from the tendency, this kind of trend is expected to be intensified and has created countless miracles. NFT, a kind of non-fungible tokens, will be ready to shine a light in 2021. Its emergence redefines that value can not only always be carried by encrypted currency, but can be carried by another new and unique media, namely cryptocurrency. Also, its trading volume has been skyrocketing. 

Then, what will happen when a collision was generated by star cards and NFTs?

1. The huge market value of the star cards

On April 27th this year, a signed rookie star card of the Los Angeles Lakers’ top star James was auctioned for a sky-high price of $5.2 million, setting a new record for the transaction price of a basketball star card. In the same way, it also happened in the field of football– the Pele Collection Card is the most valuable player card in the world, and a single card on eBay has been maintaining beyond a six digits price. What is behind the dynamics of star card prices at historically high prices is the increasingly prevalent collectibles market. It is estimated that in 2021, the annual turnover of various star cards will reach the level of tens of billions of dollars.

There is no doubt that star cards have their investment value. According to calculations by authoritative organizations, the return rate of investing in star cards reaching an astonishing 264%, while the S&P 500 index is just 102% in the same period. In the sports collectibles market, the value of its collectibles is usually proportional to the star’s fame, and the frequency of a player’s signature is inversely proportional to the value derived from him. This aspect also shows the value of the star card collection, which extends a global star card culture and is being increasingly accepted by the public.

2. Trends: Star Card + NFT + Game

With the popularity mixed by the traditional star card and NFT market, the NFT-based star card was born. The popularity of star card NFT not only stems from the underlying development of blockchain technology but the huge market of fans.

It is notable that the right to issue traditional star cards is in the hands of a few giant companies. In the field of football, the production and distribution rights of traditional football star cards are in the hands of Futera, Topps, Panini, and others. They have the right to operate diverse star cards such as the five major European football leagues and multiple national football teams. Because of this, to further expand the value of star cards, many European football giants have launched their own NFTs, enabling users to trade players’ digital cards in the form of NFTs on the blockchain. Among them, there are more recent international footballs. Superstar Bailey will launch his first NFT on May 2nd. However, the existing star card NFT projects are more limited to collection and transaction attributes, lack of gameplay, and low player interaction.

Faced with this blue ocean market, major technology companies have flown into the sports NFT market one after another. Currently, various kinds of NFT applications come into being endlessly. However, a star card + NFT + DeFi product which can satisfy all kinds of needs is still absent in the market. Under this context, CryptoFifa comes into being.

3.What is CryptoFifa?

CryptoFifa takes the football star card as an entry to show the perfect form of the star card NFT, and it will be further promoted to become a trend.

CryptoFifa, issued based on the Binance Smart Chain, is an NFT-based encrypted star card Gamefi platform. While in the NFT world, OpenSea, Sorare, Hashmasks, Gods Unchained, and other predecessors in their respective fields are still fighting alone, CryptoFifa, a latecomer, has taken the lead and started to integrate resources and to unify the sports NFT arena.

Cryptofifa, a crypto football player card Gamefi platform combines NFT, Defi features, and traditional football gameplay. The game integrates popular gameplay such as football themes, mystery packs, card trading, and event mining. Not only is it full of fun, the NFT cards and tokens obtained in the game can also be traded, allowing players to earn considerable income while playing. The platform operated on a sustainable revenue model through a stable game mechanism. In other words, the players can gain income while entertaining.

3.The Feature and Value of Cryptofifa

(1) Strong Liquidity

According to the current market condition, NFT transactions have some certain bottlenecks, which are mainly reflected in their insufficient liquidity. This pain point has plagued many NFT projects. But when it comes to CryptoFifa, there will be no shortage of liquidity.

Firstly, the CryptoFifa project takes football as an entry. Football, as the world’s largest sport, has a great number of fans and is intrinsically popular. It means that there is endless market enthusiasm and rising football superstars, with a very long game life cycle. Not to mention, the European Cup originally planned to be held last year was postponed to this summer due to the Covid-19. Fans who have been emotionally suppressed for a long time are about to usher in a “retaliatory” football spree. In addition, this European Cup will coincide with its 60th anniversary, and fans from all over the world will be gathering there. Cheer up for this super sport feast.

Secondly, to better enhance the liquidity of the NFTs, the CryptoFifa project team issued a total of 1 billion FFA based on ERC-20 as the currency for the circulation of the game. It is the token that anchors a package of high-quality NFT assets. In other words, all the expenses in the game and all bills can be settled with FFA tokens, which not only endow asset attributes but are an important support for structural form and gameplay. It is worth pointing out that to stabilize the FFA currency price, the project team promised that the total circulation of tokens in the secondary market within the first 6 months of the game will be strictly controlled within 50 million.

Thirdly, CryptoFifa will cooperate with many global leading trading platforms to boost the trading volume and liquidity of NFTs. Up to now, CryptoFifa has reached strategic cooperation with the world’s leading NFT asset trading platform to jointly build an NFT game value ecology and safeguard CryptoFifa.

(2) Game Innovation

Blind boxes have been highly sought-after in recent years because you can never know what they are after opening it. This sort of gameplay is both artistic and exploratory and has become a new decompression method and collectibles. Take the traditional star card for instance, which is usually sold in boxes or packages. There are multiple cards in one box, but there is usually a single signed star card. You never know which star the signature card will be. If you got this year’s rookie Harland, congratulations, the possibility of its appreciation is very high. This game that grows together with the stars has attracted countless fans.

Similarly, CryptoFifa uses this novel blind box card-drawing gameplay. Identity and card scarcity level, different cards have different wining rates. In addition, the platform adjusts the number, price, and other parameters of card packs to carry out the circulation index of NFT cards and FFA tokens in the overall game ecology with a macro control manner. Unlike the traditional blind box, CryptoFifa uses a gamified NFT token issuance method. In other words, what you buy may only be a token, but what you buy is a basket of top NFT assets. Therefore, it has a stronger liquidity.

To overcome the demerits of the long return period of traditional star cards, the player cards users can obtain through CryptoFifa blind box draw before the start of the game, since no one can predict the players performance before the game, as the game moves forward, these cards price will fluctuate with the performance of each athlete. If the purchased player performs well during the game, the player’s card will appreciate in real time, which will increase investor incentives accordingly and gain profit at one go.

(2) Game of Fun

For a more humane design, the design of the NFT star card takes the game and collection scenario into consideration, that is, each football layer corresponds to the casting of 100 RARE cards, 10 SPECIAL cards, and 1 UNIQUE card.

At the collection level, fans can permanently keep their favorite star cards. In addition, if users buy the cards of certain young players, if they show a better performance in the future, then a brilliant career, or even leave a permanent mark in the history of the sport, then the card value will continuously rise which will become a successful investment. For example, you are lucky enough to buy the card of Haaland, a player with great potential. As his fame rises, the price of this card will also go up.

At the game level, to ramp up the game interaction, the project team added game mining, that is, the platform regularly takes snapshots of the user’s wallet address, the user holds an encrypted star card, and the corresponding player stats, scores, team to win, users can get FFA tokens as reward proportionally. For example, Dortmund Haaland started and scored two goals to lead Dortmund to win Bayern with 2-0. Congratulations, you will receive a certain amount of FFA currency as rewards.

The game also draws on the gem synthesis upgrade gameplay in traditional games, Squad Building Challenge: The system will issue squad building tasks according to the hot events, and users can collect the required cards to synthesize higher level cards according to the requirements to get extra mining rewards.

What’s more, Throughout the game, all transactions, including player selection, point calculation, and reward distribution, will be completed through smart contracts. The game reward distribution will be utterly transparent, fair, and efficient.

5.Conclusion

To wrap up, CryptoFifa has designed a set of sophisticated game consumption incentive mechanism to maximize the interests of investors. On the one hand, unlike traditional markets that are usually opaque, these rare NFT works can be re-sold to the secondary market for revenue. On the other hand, players can also obtain income through competitions and tasks. This is the so-called Play to Earn concept CryptoFifa working so hard to achieve.

NFT is described as a special crypto asset, which is considered valuable due to its security and scarcity. Once it combined with decentralized financial products, it will release greater energy. At present, CryptoFifa has officially cooperated with FIFPro to obtain a game license for the portraiture rights of more than 1,100 players. Players mainly come from the 60 member states of the FIFPro, as well as active professional players from the top 5 football leagues in Europe. Chances are we will see the collection that can well represent this era. The star card that has been snatching up will be the CryptoFifa non-fungible token (NFT) star card in the near future.

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How ProfitPilot AI Is Transforming Intelligent Investing The Vision of Global Capital Partners Investments LLC

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United States, 18th Jul 2026 – The financial industry is entering a new era driven by artificial intelligence, big data, and advanced analytics. Investors today face an overwhelming amount of market information, making it increasingly difficult to identify opportunities, manage risks, and make timely decisions. To address these challenges, Global Capital Partners Investments LLC (GCPI) is embracing innovation through ProfitPilot AI, an intelligent investment platform designed to help investors navigate modern financial markets with greater confidence and efficiency.

Under the guidance of financial market educator Howard Martin Smith, ProfitPilot AI represents a forward-looking approach to investment analysis, combining technology-driven insights with practical market understanding.

The Rise of AI in Financial Markets

Artificial intelligence has rapidly become one of the most influential technologies in the global financial sector. From institutional asset managers to individual investors, market participants are increasingly relying on AI-powered tools to analyze data, identify trends, and improve decision-making processes.

Unlike traditional analysis methods that often require significant time and manual effort, AI systems can process vast amounts of information in seconds. This capability allows investors to respond more effectively to changing market conditions and emerging opportunities.

As financial markets become more interconnected and data-driven, the demand for intelligent investment solutions continues to grow. ProfitPilot AI was developed to meet this demand by providing users with advanced analytical capabilities designed for today’s fast-paced investment environment.

What Is ProfitPilot AI?

ProfitPilot AI is an intelligent investment analysis platform developed to help investors better understand market dynamics and make more informed decisions.

The platform leverages advanced data-processing technologies to analyze market information from multiple sources. By evaluating trends, monitoring market movements, and identifying potential patterns, ProfitPilot AI aims to provide investors with valuable insights that support their investment strategies.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Market trend analysis
  • Risk management support
  • Investment opportunity identification
  • Portfolio monitoring
  • Real-time data interpretation
  • Strategic decision support

Through these capabilities, ProfitPilot AI seeks to simplify complex financial information and transform it into actionable intelligence.

Global Capital Partners Investments LLC’s Commitment to Innovation

Global Capital Partners Investments LLC believes that technology will continue to play a central role in the future of investing. The company is committed to exploring innovative solutions that improve investment accessibility and empower investors with better analytical tools.

As the financial landscape evolves, investors increasingly require platforms capable of delivering timely insights and supporting data-driven decision-making. GCPI’s investment philosophy centers on combining technological advancement with practical financial knowledge, helping investors adapt to changing market environments.

By developing solutions such as ProfitPilot AI, GCPI aims to contribute to the ongoing digital transformation of the investment industry.

Howard Martin Smith on the Future of Intelligent Investing

According to Howard Martin Smith, successful investing in the modern era requires both technological capability and human judgment.

While artificial intelligence can efficiently process information and identify patterns, long-term investment success still depends on strategic thinking, risk awareness, and disciplined decision-making. Rather than replacing investors, AI should function as a powerful support system that enhances analytical capabilities.

This philosophy forms the foundation of ProfitPilot AI. The platform is designed to assist investors by providing objective market analysis while allowing users to retain control over their investment decisions.

Howard Martin Smith has consistently emphasized the importance of investor education, believing that technology is most effective when combined with financial literacy and informed decision-making.

Why AI-Powered Investment Platforms Matter

Financial markets operate continuously, generating enormous amounts of information every day. Economic indicators, corporate earnings reports, geopolitical developments, and market sentiment can all influence asset prices.

For many investors, monitoring and interpreting this information can be challenging. AI-powered platforms help address this issue by automating data analysis and highlighting relevant market developments.

Benefits of intelligent investment platforms include:

  • Faster analysis of market information
  • Improved identification of trends and patterns
  • Enhanced risk monitoring
  • Greater efficiency in research processes
  • Better support for informed decision-making

As technology continues to advance, these capabilities are expected to become increasingly important for investors seeking to remain competitive in global financial markets.

The Future of AI and Investment Technology

The integration of artificial intelligence into investment management is still in its early stages. However, industry experts widely agree that AI will play a growing role in how investors analyze markets, manage portfolios, and evaluate opportunities.

Technologies such as machine learning, predictive analytics, and automated data processing are expected to reshape many aspects of financial decision-making over the coming years.

Global Capital Partners Investments LLC views this transformation as an opportunity to develop innovative tools that help investors adapt to an increasingly digital financial landscape. ProfitPilot AI reflects this commitment by providing a technology-driven approach to market analysis and investment support.

Conclusion

As financial markets become more complex and information-rich, investors require smarter tools to support effective decision-making. ProfitPilot AI, developed by Global Capital Partners Investments LLC and guided by Howard Martin Smith, represents an innovative step toward the future of intelligent investing.

By combining advanced analytics, AI-powered market insights, and a commitment to investor education, ProfitPilot AI aims to help investors better understand market conditions, identify opportunities, and manage risks in an ever-changing financial environment.

With the continued evolution of artificial intelligence and financial technology, platforms like ProfitPilot AI are expected to play an increasingly important role in shaping the next generation of investment strategies and market participation.

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Where GCC’s Most Consequential Business Decisions Get Made

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  • AJMS Group and Marmin AI launch the CXO Boardroom Series in Dubai, a curated executive forum on AI, digital finance, and enterprise transformation, managed by Trescon and opening 22 July 2026

Dubai, U.A.E, Jul 18, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — AJMS Group, one of the region’s most established business advisory groups, and Marmin AI, its AI-powered compliance and finance technology entity and the first fully approved e-invoicing Accredited Service Provider (ASP) in the UAE, operating with 100% local data residency, have announced the launch of the CXO Boardroom Series, a curated invitation-only programme for senior executives across the UAE and GCC. Managed end-to-end by Trescon, a leading global business events company, the series inaugurates with a physical edition in Dubai on 22 July 2026, convening CFOs, CTOs, Finance Directors, and digital transformation leaders in a setting built for genuine executive exchange.

Marmin AI arrives at the series from a position few compliance technology providers in the region can claim. It is the first fully approved e-invoicing Accredited Service Provider (ASP) in the UAE and a certified PEPPOL Access Point, operating across six jurisdictions — the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, India, Singapore and Belgium — with 100% local data residency, all invoice data processed and hosted inside the country.

The launch of the CXO Boardroom Series follows AJMS Group’s recent announcement of a USD 20 million strategic investment in the UAE to accelerate the growth of Marmin AI, its AI-driven e-invoicing, compliance and financial intelligence platform. The investment reinforces the UAE’s role as the strategic hub for Marmin AI’s technology development, regulatory integration, and enterprise implementation, supporting AI-powered compliance and financial intelligence, UAE-centric enterprise e-invoicing infrastructure, open finance and SME enablement, and UAE-hosted secure cloud infrastructure. AJMS Group’s recognition under the UAE Ministry of Economy’s Future 100 programme further underlines the position both entities occupy in the country’s digital economy agenda.

That national orientation extends to Marmin AI’s work with the Federal Tax Authority. Marmin AI has partnered with the FTA under the Muwafaq and Mo’athar initiatives to deliver a customised e-invoicing package for small and medium enterprises, to be offered to more than 200,000+ SMEs across the UAE — the segment for which the transition to mandatory e-invoicing carries the greatest operational and cost burden, and for which readiness support matters most.

The platform is also built to carry a transaction beyond the invoice itself. Marmin AI is integrated with Dun & Bradstreet, giving clients counterparty diligence and verification at the point of onboarding, and payment rails are embedded directly into the platform, making e-payment options available to clients alongside the invoices they issue. Together with VAT reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and automated AML and UBO sanctions screening, this closes the loop the company describes as “compliance-to-cash” — from the moment an invoice is validated to the moment it is paid.

What separates the CXO Boardroom from conventional conference formats is deliberate restraint. Sessions are capped at 25 qualified executives, chosen through a BANT-based qualification process that ensures every seat in the room belongs to someone with both the authority and the mandate to act on what is discussed. There are no keynote crowds, no panel audiences. What exists instead is the kind of frank, peer-level conversation that most executives rarely get access to inside or outside their own organisations.

The agenda spans five pillars that reflect where GCC enterprises are navigating real complexity: UAE e-invoicing and tax digitisation, AI-driven finance transformation, cybersecurity and data governance, ERP and enterprise technology strategy, and RegTech. For the July edition, Marmin AI brings particular depth on the UAE’s mandatory e-invoicing rollout. As the first fully approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP) in the UAE and a certified PEPPOL Access Point, Marmin AI gives attendees direct access to the advisory intelligence they need to prepare, not just observe — at a point in the calendar where preparation time is finite: businesses in scope are expected to appoint an accredited service provider by 30 October 2026, ahead of the first mandatory phase of the UAE e-invoicing regime on 1 January 2027. Across 2026, the series will run four editions tailored to distinct executive audiences, covering DIFC and ADGM regulated institutions, UAE mainland corporates, a virtual GCC-wide boardroom, and a broader AI-focused edition developed in partnership with key ecosystem bodies.

“Real transformation does not happen in auditoriums. It happens when the right people sit in the same room, speak plainly about what is actually working and what is not, and leave with something they can use. The UAE is at a genuine inflection point across AI adoption, regulatory change, and digital finance. The CXO Boardroom was designed to meet that moment at the executive level, with the quality of insight and the intimacy of conversation that a larger format simply cannot deliver.”

Komal Jajoo, Co-Founder and Managing Director, AJMS Group

The boardroom format also serves a practical purpose that goes beyond dialogue. Participating organisations gain exposure to Marmin AI’s intelligent compliance platform — accredited e-invoicing and PEPPOL exchange, Dun & Bradstreet-backed counterparty diligence, VAT and bank reconciliation, automated AML and UBO sanctions screening, and embedded payment rails — without the friction of a sales engagement. The insight flows in both directions, and that reciprocity is built into the design of every session.

Attendance is by qualification and invitation only. Senior executives across banking, financial services, insurance, real estate, technology, and the public sector are encouraged to register their interest for the July 2026 Dubai edition at AJMS CXO Boardroom.

About AJMS Group

AJMS Group is a multi-disciplinary business consulting group with headquarters in Dubai and a presence across 14+ countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, India, and the UK. The group operates through a portfolio of specialist entities spanning Governance, Risk & Compliance, Tax Advisory, Management Consulting, Digital Transformation, InsurTech, RegTech, and FinTech. AJMS Global, the group’s flagship consulting entity, is led by Dr. Abhishek Jajoo and recognised as a UAE Superbrand, with the group also recognised under the UAE Ministry of Economy’s Future 100 programme. The group has announced a USD 20 million strategic investment in the UAE to accelerate the growth of Marmin AI, its AI-driven e-invoicing, compliance and financial intelligence platform. Group companies include AJMS Global, Marmin AI, AInsurtech, AJMS LG, Remitex Technologies, InfiniTech, DPMS Global, Hayford Integrated Training Institute, Fanar Advisor, Noor Shariah Solution, 1Life Healthcare and Zamara Mena.

About Marmin AI

Marmin AI (Marmin AI Software Design L.L.C., Business Bay, Dubai) is the intelligent finance and compliance technology entity of AJMS Group. It is the first fully approved e-invoicing Accredited Service Provider (ASP) in the UAE — operating with 100% local data residency, with all invoice data processed and hosted inside the country — and a certified PEPPOL Access Point, operating across six jurisdictions: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, India, Singapore and Belgium. Marmin AI is a partner to the Federal Tax Authority under the Muwafaq and Mo’athar initiatives, through which it is delivering a customised e-invoicing package to more than 2,000 SMEs in the UAE. Backed by a USD 20 million strategic investment from AJMS Group, Marmin AI delivers a single “compliance-to-cash” platform spanning accredited e-invoicing and PEPPOL exchange, counterparty diligence through an integration with Dun & Bradstreet, VAT reconciliation, bank reconciliation, automated AML and UBO sanctions screening, and embedded payment rails that make e-payment options available to clients directly on the platform. The platform additionally generates a projected, indicative ICV score from live invoice data, and — where a business separately and expressly opts in through a consent-based, business-initiated data layer governed independently of the ASP function — an invoice credit score. Marmin AI supports enterprises preparing for the UAE e-invoicing mandate as well as ZATCA Fatoorah in Saudi Arabia, MyInvois in Malaysia, and Fawtara in Oman.

About Trescon

Trescon is a global business events company specialising in large-scale technology and fintech conferences, bespoke boardrooms, and executive engagement programmes. Trescon manages a portfolio of marquee events across the Middle East, Asia, and beyond, including Dubai FinTech Summit, Dubai Family Wealth Summit and the Future Sustainability Forum. The CXO Boardroom Series for AJMS Group and Marmin AI is managed end-to-end by Trescon.

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Joe Shields Brings Software Design Thinking to Hospitality Through States of Leisure’s Experience-First Approach

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San Francisco, California, Jul 18, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Hospitality is becoming as much about thoughtful systems as beautiful spaces. That shift is shaping how brands design every stage of the guest experience, from booking to checkout. For Joe Shields IV, founder of States of Leisure, the answer lies in an unlikely place, and that’s software design. Rather than approaching hospitality as a collection of attractive properties, Shields has built States of Leisure around the same principles that guide modern product development. Every guest interaction, from discovering a property online to checking out, is treated as part of one connected system designed to reduce friction and create clarity.

The philosophy reflects Shields’ professional background as a software designer and developer, where rapid prototyping, user feedback, and iterative improvement shape successful digital products. Those same methods now influence how States of Leisure develops its hospitality experiences. “People often think software and hospitality have very little in common,” said Shields. “In reality, both are about creating experiences that feel intuitive. Whether someone is navigating an app or arriving at a vacation home, they should never have to wonder what comes next. Good design removes uncertainty.”

Founded on the belief that hospitality extends far beyond interior design, States of Leisure integrates operational systems, communication, branding, and physical environments into a unified guest journey. Every detail is considered part of a larger experience architecture rather than an isolated feature. This systems-driven approach reflects a broader recognition that guest satisfaction depends as much on clear communication and well-designed operations as it does on attractive interiors.

Unlike traditional hospitality models that often separate marketing, operations, and guest services into independent functions, States of Leisure treats them as interconnected components. The company designs booking flows, messaging, and in-stay experiences to complement the physical environment, ensuring guests encounter consistency throughout every stage of their visit.

For Shields, this philosophy stems from years spent designing software products where usability determines success. His development process typically begins with simple prototypes that are tested early, allowing ideas to evolve through practical feedback instead of lengthy theoretical planning. The same mindset guides States of Leisure as it refines everything from guest communication to operational workflows.

The foundation for this perspective dates back to Shields’ art school education, where design was taught not as decoration but as structured problem-solving. That training continues to influence both his software career and his work in hospitality. Instead of asking how a space should look, Shields begins by asking how people will move through it, interact with it, and remember it.

That emphasis on intentional design has become a defining characteristic of States of Leisure. Each property is developed as part of a larger operating system, allowing the brand to maintain consistency while giving individual locations their own identity. The result is an approach that values precision over excess. Rather than overwhelming guests with unnecessary features, the company focuses on removing friction and creating environments that feel calm, organized, and easy to navigate.

Shields believes this type of structured thinking will continue to influence the future of hospitality as guest expectations evolve. “As technology becomes a bigger part of everyday life, people expect experiences to work effortlessly,” Shields said. “Hospitality shouldn’t be different. Behind every relaxing stay should be thoughtful systems that guests never have to think about.”

While Shields continues his full-time work in software design and development, States of Leisure serves as an extension of the same principles he applies to digital products: clarity, consistency, and continuous refinement. For the company, the goal is not simply to offer places to stay. It demonstrates how thoughtful systems and intentional design can transform hospitality into an experience that feels cohesive from beginning to end.

About Joe Shields IV

Joe Shields IV is a software designer and developer whose work spans product design, prototyping, and full-cycle software development. He is the founder of States of Leisure, where he applies software design principles to hospitality, creating guest experiences that combine intentional design with operational precision.

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States of Leisure is a hospitality and real estate brand that designs short- and mid-term stays by integrating design, operations, and systems thinking. By treating every guest interaction as part of a connected experience, the company creates hospitality environments that prioritize clarity, consistency, and ease. To learn more, visit: https://statesofleisure.com/ 

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