Summary
Brian Fountain is a founder and product-minded learning designer with 13 years of experience building creative education and production tools, now leading a generative AI startup that accelerates animation studio workflows. He combines a deep background in instructional design from roles at TikTok, Google, and Thinkful with hands-on creative work in game writing, performance, and transmedia—bringing narrative thinking to product and tooling. His career bridges storytelling, technical training, and product development, having scaled corporate learning programs and designed curricula that blend technical skills with engaging narratives. Based in New York, he’s known for turning pedagogical insight into practical software solutions that boost collaboration and creativity across teams. An oft-overlooked strength is his performer’s instinct for audience engagement, which informs how he designs both learning experiences and animation production tools.
14 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre and Dance, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin
Master of Education - MEd Instructional Design, Master of Education - MEd Instructional Design at Western Governors University
English