The Minds Behind the Magic: Leadership Lessons
Gain insight from successful creative leaders in the interactive industry through our series of interviews with Founders, CEOs, Managers and Directors of top-performing agencies.
Choosing the top interactive agencies in Leaders can be a very difficult path. Here are some of the best, along with important data about each one. Find the best digital agency for your needs.
“Constantly talk to your customers and audience”
North Norfolk, May 29th, 2024
Zoë Francis-Cox is the CEO at Dialogue, based in the UK. She shares insights from her extensive career journey, highlighting her progression through various roles at Dialogue. Zoë delves into the multifaceted responsibilities of being a CEO and outlines the key areas of focus for the agency.
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“Technology is ever-evolving, so staying curious and constantly learning new skills and technologies is crucial”
Dallas, May 15th, 2024
Muhammad Muzammil Rawjani is the co-founder at TechnBrains, based in Texas, He heads the marketing and sales team alongside his co-founding duties, The agency has a user-centric design and works with a collaborative approach.
Adaptability AgileMethodology AI AppDevelopment Artificial Intelligence MobileDevelopment
“Clear communication and alignment are key”
Paris, April 30th, 2024
Bastien Robert is the co-founder and technical director at plutot.cool, He started working in digital media and then obtained degrees in technology, Now, he spends his day in project development and looking for new opportunities.
BrandingStrategies CreativeEcosystem CreativeTech DigitalInnovation
“Every business or marketing problem is a human problem to solve”
Chicago, April 24th
Anne-Marie Rosser is the CEO at VSA Partners. She worked for 15 years on strategy at agencies and then shifted to an executive role. As a new CEO, she faces the challenge of balancing high-level vision with day-to-day actitivies.
Brand strategy CreativeLeadership DigitalEcosystems humancentereddesign InnovationCulture
“MONOGRID’s future lies overseas”
Florence, April 17th, 2024
Francesco Bernabei is the CEO and founder of MONOGRID. He has worked for 10 years in advertising before co-founding MONOGRID in 2015. Now, he spends his time as the CEO and Creative Director of the agency
Augmented Reality Creative Technology Creativity Innovation Machine Learning
“Don’t just tell your story, DO it”
Sandeep Chawla is the Owner and Managing Director at Cloudfactory, based in Amsterdam. He was raised in India and stumbled in the world of advertising in Mumbai. Now, he spends his days by having meetings and working on new projects
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“We have a spirit of constant curiosity, wanting to create and experiment”
Liverpool, March 22th, 2024
John Keefe is the Co-Founder and CTO at Draw & Code, based in Liverpool. He started his career in web development, which gave him an understanding on building complex products for global companies.
Creative Technology Immersive technology Innovation Mixed Reality
“Clients now actively seek AR solutions and come to us looking for them”
Los Angeles, February 8th, 2024
Jason Steinberg is the Managing Partner at Pretty Big Monster, based in Los Angeles. He recognized the emerging trend of AR/VR/XR early on and decided to start the agency. His role involves communication and preparation for effective communication.
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“We make technology useful to people, in business and in life”
Durban, February 1st, 2024
Mike Saunders is the CEO of Digitlab, based in South Africa. He has always been inspired by technology and what it can do to help businesses. He believes grit, perseverance and consistency are some of the qualities an entrepreneur needs to succeed
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“We’re not artists, we are designers thinking about how to solve issues”
Manchester, January 24th, 2024
Jonny Lander is the co-founder and creative director of ToyFight, based in Manchester. He has worked on many areas of design, driven by him wanting to try new things. He describes as “world class” something that’s so unique that it’s then tried to be emulated by others.
“We help founders, disruptors and visionaries find their place”
Michael Janiak is the Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director at Pattern, based in San Francisco. He founded Pattern to push the boundaries, helping founders, disruptors and visionaries. He thinks of creative leadership as a service where he helps people master their craft.
“A well-crafted narrative is key to capturing and maintaining people’s attention”
Berlin, January 3rd, 2024
Based in Berlin, Romano Casellini is the CEO, Founder and Creative Technologist of Rocani Studio. He created the studio after realizing he couldn’t cope with amount of work he had but the driving force was assembling talents. He believes the best creative work is the one that looks and feels in line with the client’s identity.
Augmented Reality Creative Technologist Immersive experience Interactive Storytelling
“You can’t be an award winning graphic designer and a best selling rock star at the same time”
Los Angeles, December 6th, 2023
Ozan Karakoc is a Design Partner at Ozan Karakoc Design Studio, based in Los Angeles. When looking for inspiration for a project, he says he gets it from the project itself. One should truly focus on what they do, instead of trying to cover several things.
“The smartest agencies will stay small and focused”
Tobias van Schneider is the founder of The House of van Schneider, Semplice, and mymind.com, as well as the co-CEO at Carbonmade. He believes the clients’ needs and deadlines drive the creativity and without them he feels aimless and unmotivated. He had the opportunity to design the identity for NASA’s Mars Rover launch.
UI / UX Design Creative Design & Branding Innovation Creativity
“We want to be the leading Creative Tech Boutique in the Netherlands and a strong player globally”
Haarlem, November 1st, 2023
Mees Rutten is a Founder and Creative Developer at Merlin Studio. He started programming in 2015 and then began with Merlin Studio in 2018. At Merlin they think always in transitions and story.
“We believe a website has 7 seconds to capture your ideal targeted customers attention and interest”
Sharon Sexton Braun, Co-Founder and COO at Lounge Lizard, based in New York. She highlighted the flexibility of the agency to adapt to the digital changes. The agency believes a website has 7 seconds to capture the ideal targeted customers attention.
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“Serenity has become an integral part of my design aesthetic”
Isabel Mendez is the Founder and Creative Director at Antara Studio based in Guatemala. She founded Antara during the pandemic, thinking about the future. Antara innovates as much as possible without affecting functionality.
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“Leadership absolutely sets the tone for the team and the agency”
Atlanta, October 11th, 2023
Jessica DeJong is the Managing Director of Design at One North, based in Atlanta. She started her career in graphic design and worked in real estate sales. Now, she focuses on design system work, motion work and branding and design.
“Saying everything is equal to saying nothing”
Taipei, September 13th, 2023
Shiny Hsin-Ning Lee is the Creative Director at Whatever, based in Taipei. While she was born there, she also lived in Tokyo and studied in New York. Now, she spends her day in ideation, creative direction and moving things forward.
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“The way we shape metaphors and meanings for brands will continue to impact our future”
Los Angeles, August 30th, 2023
Artemii Lebedev is the Founder and Art Director of Le:mma Studio, based in Los Angeles. The agency’s mission is to help brands, artists, and crypto startups discover their emotion and share it with the world. Innovation is a key component for the agency, incorporating innovative elements in each project.
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