Chief of Whimsy at AndThen
Kevin Pereira
Producer/host of internationally recognized properties. Angel investor. Head of AI product at Telly.
Questions & Answers
What's a memorable 'aha' moment you've had while building your startup?
We hacked an AI powered tech-support service to trick it into thinking it was a madman with a bomb, and an equally short fuse; we wanted to see if there was a "there" there. We sent it to a few folks and could see they came back multiple times to try and "beat" the scenario. "There", felt pretty confirmed.
How is your team uniquely positioned to solve the problem you're tackling?
We've spent decades at the intersection of art and technology, jamming on shows, experiences and products which embrace disruption at their core. From being among the first to integrate JustinTV (Twitch), YouTube and Twitter on television; to growing "traditional" talent on digital platforms. We have a history of seeing the shift, and sprinting with it. Creative, engaging audio, driven by AI is the first step to a platform which powers all manner of interactive AI experiences down the not-so-distant line...
What sets you apart from others in your industry?
For the team? Our breadth of work. International reach. Longevity. Quick adoption of new platforms. Taste-making. Ability to speak "traditional" and navigate the rapidly disrupting "digital". Lack of fear in the face of change. And for some of us, our daring facial hair decisions.
