Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), a company specializing in AI-driven data experiences and asset monetization in the Web 3.0 environment, has appointed Christopher R. Hardt to its board of directors as an independent director. The appointment, effective October 3, 2026, follows the company’s acquisition of NYIAX in August 2026, which added patented exchange technology and contract management capabilities to Datavault AI’s platform. Hardt was designated by NYIAX in connection with the acquisition and previously served on the NYIAX board.
Hardt brings more than 30 years of experience in public-company financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and international business operations. His career includes senior leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he gained deep expertise in audit and advisory services, as well as serving as chief financial officer of Abri Capital. He has also held board positions at NYIAX and Collective Audience. In his new role, Hardt will serve on Datavault AI’s Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, committees critical to maintaining financial integrity and strategic oversight.
The appointment is significant because it aligns with Datavault AI’s recent acquisition of NYIAX, a move that expanded the company’s technological footprint. NYIAX’s patented exchange technology and contract management capabilities are expected to enhance Datavault AI’s platform, which focuses on the valuation and monetization of assets through its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. The Acoustic Sciences division features patented technologies such as WiSA(R), ADIO(R), and Sumerian(R), which enable spatial and multichannel wireless high-definition sound transmission. The Data Sciences division leverages Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization. By integrating NYIAX’s exchange technology, Datavault AI aims to strengthen its Information Data Exchange(R), which facilitates Digital Twins and the licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical objects to immutable metadata.
Hardt’s financial acumen and experience in regulatory compliance will be invaluable as Datavault AI navigates the complexities of integrating NYIAX and scaling its operations. His background in mergers and acquisitions is particularly relevant given the company’s growth strategy, which relies on both organic development and strategic acquisitions. The addition of an independent director with such a robust financial background also signals to investors a commitment to strong corporate governance, which is essential for a company operating in the rapidly evolving AI and Web 3.0 space.
Datavault AI’s platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports and entertainment, events and venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The company’s technology suite offers AI- and machine-learning-based automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. With headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, Datavault AI continues to position itself as a leader in AI-driven data experiences.
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