TEAM
CO-FOUNDERS
Emporia Meng
Co-Founder, CEO & CMO
Emporia Meng is the Co-Founder, CEO, and CMO of EMPI DREAM, where she leads strategy, operations, and marketing while collaborating closely with product and content teams. She is also the Founder of Sense of Agency, a full-stack marketing firm that has driven growth for 30+ startups across wellness, tech, and consumer goods. Inspired by her own experiences navigating nightmares and insomnia, Emporia is dedicated to building science-backed tools that help people better understand their dreams, improve sleep, and support mental wellness.
Tyler S.
Co-Founder, CPO
Tyler leads product development at EMPI DREAM, overseeing the platform’s functionality, coding its foundation, and managing the development team. With a background in founding a development studio and leading teams at tech startups, Tyler ensures the product is designed for seamless user interaction. His interest in lucid dreaming, sparked in high school, drives his commitment to building tools that empower users to master their dreams. More information available upon request.
DREAM SCIENTIST
Dr. Antonio Zadra
Chief Dream Scientist and Board Advisor
Dr. Antonio Zadra is a world-renowned expert in dream science, holding a PhD from McGill University. He has made groundbreaking contributions to the scientific understanding of dreams, nightmares, and parasomnias, bridging the gap between dream research and mental health. His work has shown how dreams influence waking life, offering insights into emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and cognition.
Author of over 100 publications and the acclaimed book When Brains Dream, Dr. Zadra has developed innovative tools for treating nightmares, particularly for individuals with anxiety, PTSD, and other sleep disorders. His research has shaped modern approaches to dream management and influenced clinicians and researchers worldwide.
A sought-after international speaker, Dr. Zadra has delivered 150+ presentations across North America, Europe, and Asia, translating dream science into practical applications for both professionals and the public. Through his work, he continues to advance global understanding of the role dreams play in mental health and well-being.