Creative machines and where AI meets imagination at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

01/10/2025

AI isn’t just crunching data — it’s helping humans dream bigger. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, three leaders from TwelveLabs, Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk company), and Pocket Entertainment, at the intersection of creativity and AI, will explore how machines are becoming co-creators in storytelling, film, and media.

Together, they’ll dive into how AI is blurring the lines between artist and algorithm, reshaping storytelling, and opening new creative frontiers. Join this AI-infused discussion, only on the AI Stage at Disrupt, with 10,000+ startup leaders, VCs, and tech innovators.

Get your discounted 20% off group passes before October 3, or save up to $444 on your ticket before doors open.

Meet the founders shaping the future of storytelling, animation, and video with AI

Prateek Dixit, co-founder of Pocket Entertainment, is pioneering audio-first storytelling, blending AI-driven tools with human creativity to scale stories across the globe.

Nikola Todorovic, co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk company, built industry-changing AI software that makes it easier for creators to animate and bring 3D characters to life.

Soyoung Lee, co-founder and head of GTM at TwelveLabs, is redefining how video is searched, understood, and used at scale through advanced video foundation models.

See how human imagination and AI are redefining the creative industries

The creative industries are on the edge of a transformation. AI is no longer just behind the scenes — it’s becoming an active collaborator in shaping how we tell stories, design experiences, and connect with audiences. Whether you’re a founder, an investor, or a creative technologist, this session will show you how today’s pioneers are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible when human imagination meets machine intelligence. Learn more about this session and the voices leading it on the Disrupt agenda.

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October 27-29, 2025

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Don’t miss the chance to hear from Prateek Dixit, Nikola Todorovic, and Soyoung Lee as they share how AI is reshaping creativity at every level. Register for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to see where the next wave of creative innovation is headed.

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