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Connecting Humans to A.I.

We create engaging AI empowered characters and experiences.
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Bring your brand to life.

OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

KEVIN O'DONNELL, FOUNDER

Kevin is best known for his work as a Producer on series such as Inspector Gadget, Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake followed by his interactive work on the Star Wars educational games as well as his own games and shows; including Liberty’s Kids with PBS and a ten year run as Executive Producer and Senior VP of Age of Learning the creators of ABCmouse - America’s most successful online educational service.Kevin has opened Animated Intelligences to explore the intersection of character, technology & education with the intent of helping people flourish in a world that gets more challenging every day.

PAUL CANDLAND, CHIEF ADVISOR

Paul is the former Chief Executive Officer at Age of Learning, Inc. and President of Walt Disney Company Japan (2007–2014) and President of Walt Disney Asia (2014–2017). During his time with Disney, he oversaw the creation, launch, and expansion of Tsum Tsum®, one of Disney’s most successful consumer products franchises worldwide. Paul’s knowledge of character based entertainment and global markets is unparalleled. His personal commitment to utilizing technology and creativity to improve lives makes Paul a perfect fit as our senior advisor.

MUBUSO ZAMCHIYA, ADVISOR

Mubuso is the Founder of Proximate Circles, LLC., an advisory firm in global education. He was previously Managing Director of the Age of Learning Foundation, which improves education through digital learning solutions in partnership with education systems in low- and lower-middle-income countries across the world. Prior to his time there, Mubuso was Managing Director at the Luminos Fund, which helps out-of-school children across the world gain a second chance to learn. He was also formerly Senior Vice President of Partnerships at Ashoka, and held leadership roles in charter school networks in upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Before working in education, Mubuso served in strategic and business development capacities at the International Finance Corporation, AES Corporation, and Barclays. Mubuso is an advisor to a number of social impact and philanthropic organizations, an Echoing Green FellowPahara Fellow, and member of the Aspen Global Leadership NetworkNonresident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Center for Universal Education, and a Rhodes Scholar.

KATHRYN GREEN, HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

Kathryn holds nearly two decades of experience in Communications, with a strong background in the consumer, technology, entertainment, and education spaces. She has worked with companies such as LeapFrog, Nintendo, SEGA of America, Disney, Roku, Kahoot!, and more. She was previously Senior Director of Communications for Age of Learning, Inc., where she oversaw the department to further raise brand awareness in the U.S. and worldwide. She carries expertise is press relations and thrives on helping companies tell their story through innovative campaigns. Kathryn is a creative thinker focused on company strategy, and has proven results in strategic planning and execution, partner relations, corporate communications, events, and more. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two children. She holds a B.A. in Communications and Marketing from the University of Denver.

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WORK WITH US IF YOU NEED…

a Creative Studio that…

  • is equally versed in current AI standards and classic character design and engagement.
     

  • has expertise in modern marketing, research, communications, and publicity—test and launch…

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  • has a Prompting Team that can bring your characters and content to life while giving you full control and the ability to absorb internally when desired…
     

  • is a development lab with an existing AI Tech Stack and AI Prototypes to Apps that feature unique content and character. Our animated intelligences are designed to assist humans in various tasks, from empathetic life coaches to comedic educational guides to leadership models. They are being created with new tools with a focus on helping people in their lives, from kids to adults.

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