Brian Vincent Rhodes

About Brian Vincent Rhodes

I am an Annie-nominated animation creator and producer who has spent my career at the intersection of storytelling, design, and engineering. From leading storyboards on films for Netflix and major studios to developing original animated worlds, I’ve always been driven by a single question: How can stories move people and shape the future?Today, I bring that same storytelling mindset to KavAI, where we are building Active Physical Intelligence — a new AI paradigm designed for power-limited, real-world environments. My work bridges the creativity of animation with the technical rigor of AI, ensuring that the next generation of intelligent systems is not only functional but also human-centered.

Experience

1. Head of Storytelling

   Kavai

   Nov 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   I lead storytelling and strategy at Kav AI, where we’re developing Active Physical Intelligence — a new class of AI designed to move beyond brute-force computing and into human-like reasoning. I focus on framing the vision, building narratives for investors and partners, and helping translate complex technical innovation into stories that inspire action.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Animation and Digital Arts

• University of Michigan College of Engineering

  BSE, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Michigan

  BA, Industrial Design

• Harvard Business School

  Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP)

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Concept Development
• Sketching
• Rapid Prototyping
• Industrial Design
• Illustrator
• Creative Direction
• Photoshop
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Experience Design
• Interaction Design
• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• Product Development
• Indesign
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Concept Design
• Packaging
• User Experience