John is CEO + Co-Founder of Toonstar, an animation story studio that’s building entertainment franchises through the use of AI and blockchain technologies. Through their community-driven animated series including “The Gimmicks,” “Space Junk,” “House of Chico,” and Creators’ Studio franchises like “StEvEn and Parker,” Toonstar is launching the next generation of storytellers and creating a pipeline of proven global IP for Hollywood. Prior to launching Toonstar, John spent over a decade at Warner Bros. and DreamWorks developing franchise properties including Harry Potter, DC, LEGO, Looney Tunes + Shrek and driving innovation in multiple marketing, business development, digital content creation and tech commercialization roles. He’s also a self-confessed media junkie and child of Saturday morning cartoons who’s on a mission to help forge the future of storytelling + empower creators around the world.