I spent the first decade of my career in the film industry, working primarily in visual effects and virtual reality. My work has been shown at Cannes, Tribeca, and the Venice Biennale, and I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with multiple Academy Award nominees on projects that have earned an Emmy nomination, a Grand Prix, and other awards.

In 2016, I became interested in using AI to create more believable immersive worlds. That led me to start Artie, an AI company that launched multiple products, grew to nearly 50 people, and raised $40M before being acquired in 2024. Along the way, I’ve spoken about the future of entertainment at SXSW, Google, Meta, and Sundance. [Full bio →]