Meet the Team

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    Cade padilla

    FOUNDER & CEO

    As the Founder and CEO of Cadence Creative Studios, I lead a dynamic, full-service production company dedicated to empowering creators, brands, and businesses through high-quality podcasting, video production, and creative storytelling. I oversee operations, drive strategic growth, and ensure every client experience is rooted in professionalism, innovation, and excellence.

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    ANTONIO ZARCO

    PRODUCER & ENGINEER

    Antonio Zarco is a New Jersey-based vocalist, producer, engineer, and songwriter with over a decade of experience. Starting in choir and musical theatre, he toured professionally at 14 with the Grammy-nominated RockNRoll Chorus, honing his ear for vocal performance. At Cadence Creative Studios, Antonio specializes in vocal production and mixing—helping mainstream artists refine their sound, enhance performance, and deliver emotionally resonant, radio-ready music.

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    Jp

    PRODUCER, SOUND DESIGNER & COMPOSER

    JP is a talented producer, composer, and sound designer with a sharp focus on R&B and Hip Hop production. With a deep understanding of rhythm, melody, and sonic texture, he crafts immersive beats and instrumentals that bring out the best in every artist he collaborates with. His approach blends modern production techniques with a deep appreciation for the roots of the genres he works in—creating music that feels both current and timeless. Whether he's building tracks from scratch or enhancing existing projects with his signature sound design, JP brings precision, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to every session.

THRIVEST TEAM

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    Jimmy Henhaffer

    CO-FOUNDER THRIVEST

    I’m the Co-Founder of Thrivvest, where we build AI assistant systems that help companies automate daily tasks such as, scheduling, team training, and internal operations to save time and scale faster

  • What is thrivest?

    At Thrivest, we specialize in building advanced AI assistant systems tailored to help businesses streamline and automate their daily operations. From intelligent scheduling and employee onboarding to continuous team training and internal workflow optimization, our solutions are designed to eliminate manual inefficiencies and enhance productivity across departments. By reducing time spent on routine tasks, Thrivest empowers companies to scale faster, operate smarter, and focus more on strategic growth. Our mission is to bring the power of AI into everyday business functions—creating systems that adapt, learn, and grow alongside the organizations we serve.

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    CONNOR DUNN

    CO-FOUNDER THRIVEST

    My name is Connor Dunn, I am the co-founder of Thrivvest and I handle all things product development & marketing. At Thrivvest we automate tasks with AI for small service businesses. These automations can range anywhere from setting up team meetings, to creating & posting content for social media.