Meet the Team That Cares About Your Future

Mike Muaina

Michael Muaina brings more than 35 years of diverse business experience to his role as Founder and CEO of FORGE Life Global. Raised in Southern California, he built his career through hands-on experience across multiple industries, including commercial and residential construction management, manufacturing, technology, and food and beverage.

His professional journey began after serving as a Spanish-speaking missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, followed by eight years at Hughes Aircraft Company. These early experiences shaped his commitment to service, leadership, and operational excellence.

Throughout his career, Michael has cultivated expertise in business management, sales, and strategic leadership, while developing a passion for building strong, lasting relationships. Driven by a vision to help others achieve financial stability and create generational wealth, he established FORGE Life Global, partnering with like-minded leaders and organizations to drive long-term success.

Daren Wilde

Daren Wilde is our President here at FORGE Life Global. His passion for business operations has been forged over a lifetime of experience. There has never been a challenge too big for him to take on full bore.

After his time in the military as an Air Force Pilot he cut his teeth in the operational world at iDeal International. He was responsible for unprecedented growth in an emerging industry of online auctions and sales. Upon the sale of iDeal International Daren turned his attention back to aviation and honed his entrepreneurial skills by starting Morning Star Balloons, a highly successful tourism ride operation in Park City, Ut. This afforded him the opportunity to grow again as a business owner while at the same time being available to help raise his family.

Married for over 35 years, his family has been the source of his greatest joy. After serving missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, his children, both of whom are FORGE Founders, were married leaving Daren an empty nester with his wife Angie. Daren then turned his attention to professional aviation again, this time as an airline pilot for Spirit Airlines.

Now coming to the end of his career in aviation, Daren has agreed to share his talents and help build FORGE Life Global as the preeminent powerhouse in providing financial freedom for the masses. Daren has been working behind the scenes with FORGE Life Global from the beginning, and is excited and honored to come forward as the President.

Curtis Olayan

Curtis Olayan is a dynamic operations leader with extensive experience driving efficiency and innovation in technology-focused environments. Renowned for expertise in process optimization and strategic management, Curtis crafts solutions that enhance organizational performance.

By leveraging insights from blockchain technology, he shapes forward-thinking strategies that align with emerging trends. Curtis is deeply passionate about AI, tech, finance, and the pursuit of liberty, blending analytical rigor with a visionary mindset to navigate the complexities of the digital era.

His ability to foster collaboration and build high-performing teams ensures impactful outcomes that resonate across projects. Curtis's commitment to empowering teams and embracing cutting-edge technologies drives transformative results, positioning organizations for success in dynamic markets. Outside of work, Curtis explores the intersections of technology and individual freedom, advocating for innovative solutions that empower communities and advance societal progress.

John Nitta

After graduating from Arizona State University's school of business, John began his career in the accounting department of a regional cable TV company. He eventually rose to the position of executive vice president of finance and a member of the board of directors for TEN Private Cable Systems (TEN).

After leaving TEN, John went to work for Yamagata Enterprises, Inc. (YEI), a private equity company in Las Vegas, starting out in the finance/accounting department eventually becoming the Controller of the company. He transitioned from the finance department and became Vice President of Business Development. In this position, John's duties included due diligence in new investment opportunities, managing the investments of YEI, and other management duties/decisions of the company. Other duties included being a member of the board of directors of YEI's portfolio companies such as Morris Travel Services, Domino's Pizza Japan, Community Bank of Nevada, et al.

John has been active in charitable/volunteer endeavors such as an organizer and president of Yamagata Foundation, a member of BYU-Hawaii's David O. McKay Circle of donors, and a board member of the Ace Academy.

Derek Muaina

Following receipt of a bachelors in science in chemical engineering, Derek obtained both his JD and MBA from Brigham Young University in 2011. After several years of practicing civil litigation, he began representing corporate clients in transactional matters, and acquired a wide array of skills in various areas of the law, including contracts, real estate, regulatory, compliance and environmental work. More recent work introduced him to privacy and cybersecurity work and an interest in blockchain technology. Derek oversees all of FORGE Life Global's legal, compliance and governance matters.

Nigel Wood

Nigel has over 20 years of technology industry experience, with work experience at Novell, Adobe, Infor, and Proofpoint. He earned a BS degree in Information Systems from Brigham Young University and earned a MS degree in Information Systems from DePaul University. His area of expertise includes, digital imaging, SaaS, customer experience (CX), strategic account management and vendor management. Nigel's goal at FORGE Life Global is to provide and support customers the best and most personal experience as they journey along with FORGE's cutting edge platforms.

Luke Epps

Luke Epps is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in business operations. With a plethora of experience, he has established a reputation as a strategic, innovative thinker, providing immense value to numerous start-up organizations and established companies over the past two decades.

After completing his studies in Business Management and Information Technology at Liberty University, Luke worked as Director of Client Services and eDiscovery, providing computer forensics expertise for the largest litigation support firm in the Carolinas. Throughout his career, Luke has demonstrated a strong ability to develop relationships across borders and cultures. He is adept at maximizing organizational efficiency and possesses a keen ability to adapt. With expertise in international business operations and analysis, he excels in managing complex projects and programs, leveraging his extensive knowledge to strategically plan and execute business expansion by establishing and negotiating profitability, logistics, banking, legal framework, and marketing strategy.

In addition to his technical abilities, Luke is recognized for his collaborative, team-centered approach. He leads by example, empowering teams to always put forth 100% effort and dedication. Beyond his professional endeavors, Luke is passionate about his wife and kids, and enjoys reading, playing golf, and attending concerts whenever given the opportunity.

As Luke continues to pursue his professional and personal goals, his drive, expertise, and dedication make him an invaluable asset to Forge Life Global.