We came together through a shared love of storytelling—film, television, and the technology that brings ideas to life. As the industry began shifting in a big way, we saw an opportunity to evolve with it. Drawing on decades of experience, we pivoted toward something bigger: helping others tell their stories in ways that simply weren’t possible until recently. That path led us deep into the world of AI, where we found powerful new tools to help entrepreneurs and businesses communicate their message with clarity, creativity, and impact.
Risa is an award-winning documentary and television producer/director and entrepreneur. Over the last 20+ years, she has successfully produced and directed hundreds of episodes of top-performing television for HGTV, A&E, Hulu, PBS, and others. Risa brings a sophisticated understanding of how storytelling, audience behavior, and platform strategy intersect in today’s fragmented media environment. Her feature documentary Wings of Defeat aired on PBS’s Independent Lens and was sold to more than 20 international territories. Expanding beyond traditional media, Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube channel, with over 170,000 subscribers, and its companion podcast. Risa’s work is defined by her ability to anticipate shifts in the media landscape and execute programming that is both creatively compelling and strategically effective.
Charles is an entrepreneur, AI technologist, and seasoned proptech leader with decades of experience building and scaling technology. He has held principal leadership roles across multiple startups, contributing deep technical expertise and strategic vision at the intersection of software engineering and AI. His work centers on applying machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation to improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and unlock more sustainable outcomes within a constrained housing market. Charles is recognized for his ability to translate sophisticated technology into practical, high-impact tools, bringing a rare combination of deep engineering expertise, proptech domain knowledge, and entrepreneurial leadership to the evolving AI landscape.
Helen is a media production leader and executive who spent the last thirty years developing and launching content across all media, retail, event and brand platforms. Most recently, Helen spent a decade developing and launching shows for the FOOD Network at Warner Brothers Discovery, where she continued to drive and thrive in growing audience engagement, trust and loyalty. As a concept-first thinker, her ability to bridge storytelling, production, and strategy to deliver emotional connection and maximum impact. She motivates, mentors and leads teams while bringing structure and fostering creativity where imagination sells. Helen’s work has been viewed on HBOMAX, HULU, NBC, CBS, WB, FOX, FX, MTV, FOOD NETWORK, SYFI, A&E, E!, HGTV, DISH, TLC, LMN, Hallmark and in syndication.
Sue is a veteran editor with over 25 years of experience across television, film, and digital media. Known for her strong storytelling instincts, Sue's work spans feature films, documentaries, and long-form television, with collaborations across major networks — HGTV, Sundance, Hulu, A&E, and Discovery ID — in genres including true crime, real estate, music-driven programming, comedy, and unscripted lifestyle content.
Today, Sue is channeling that deep editorial expertise into the rapidly evolving world of AI filmmaking using cutting-edge AI-driven workflows across both live-action and animated productions. Committed to staying ahead of a constantly shifting technological landscape, she brings the same narrative precision and creative instincts to this new medium that have defined her work for over two decades.