Stephen Piron is co-founder of Pickford AI, a cutting-edge tech company pioneering interactive AI storytelling platforms. With a vision to transform how stories are told and experienced, Piron leads the development of revolutionary narrative engines that merge advanced artificial intelligence with boundary-pushing entertainment. His work focuses on creating dynamic, audience-driven experiences where viewers become active participants rather than passive consumers. Through Pickford AI's innovative technology, Piron is redefining the entertainment landscape, making stories truly collaborative and ensuring every narrative experience is unique and personally engaging. Before Pickford, Piron led the team at Dessa that built "The Joe Rogan Deep Fake," one of the earliest and most prominent examples of generative AI. Jack Dorsey at Square acquired Dessa in 2020.

Bernie is a Peabody and three-time Primetime Emmy award-winning creator, director, and interactive storyteller. He is the creator of the Whispers interactive mystery experience for Pickford AI. Previously, he was the creator of the Emmy winning interactive series, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Emma Approved and Artificial winning the first two emmys for YouTube and the first for Twitch. He recently directed the Olay Body Wash 2025 Asian American commercial campaign and is developing the AI animated feature Every Living Creature for Staircase Studios. He speaks frequently about the use, ethics, and risk of generative AI in the creator economy and entertainment industries.

Brandon Soo Hoo is a dynamic actor and entrepreneur making waves in Hollywood. He stars in Paramount’s The Tiger’s Apprentice alongside Michelle Yeoh and Sandra Oh, and commands the screen in Forge with a stellar ensemble cast. From his breakout role in Tropic Thunder at age 10 to blockbusters like G.I. Joe and Ender’s Game, Brandon brings authenticity through extensive martial arts training. Beyond entertainment, he’s a culinary entrepreneur with Staxs Grill and champions Asian representation while giving back through community initiatives. A versatile talent bridging Eastern and Western storytelling with global appeal.

Heavenly Reyna is a multi-lingual singer-songwriter, and actress. Having grown up traveling around the world before settling in LA, she has lived many lives. She has carved out a path streaming music full time on Twitch whilst pursuing acting, finding her two worlds colliding more often than not, recently having had a film release where she plays a singer-songwriter, called The Greatest Ever, and previously playing “Blake” in Film At A Deadly Cost, which features 5 of her original songs.