Zachary Gans

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ABOUT ZACHARY GANS

I turn big ideas into interactive experiences. With a BFA in Film and an MBA in Strategy, I’ve spent 15+ years at the intersection of storytelling, product, and creative operations. I’ve contributed to interactive projects for PBS, 9 Story Media Group, and Sesame Street through my work at Relish Studios, supporting creative development, production strategy, and funding. Today, I’m the co-founder of Tiny Ghost Studios, where we help authors and IP owners transform their stories into AI-powered, gamified visual novels. Our platform, LumaTale, enables creators to build interactive storyworlds that are fast, scalable, and require no coding. We’ve signed 8 New York Times bestselling authors with over 12 million books sold, collaborated with viral creators like Octagon on Rags2Richmond, and earned support from programs like ventureLAB AccelerateAI and ChaiTech. I also co-founded Tip to Tale Consulting to support creative startups with financial strategy, tax credits, and operational planning. Whether advising a theatre board or testing beta tools as an early-stage connector, I’m always drawn to systems that empower creators. I’m a story evangelist and a systems thinker who cares deeply about connecting imagination to execution. Whether I’m pitching investors, building communities, or turning spreadsheets into storyboards, I bring both heart and structure to the table. Core Skills Interactive Storytelling, Narrative Design, Visual Novels, Game Development 🤝 Strategic Partnerships, Community Building, Creator Relations, Public Speaking AI Tools, No-Code Prototyping, Final Cut Pro, Replit Startup Strategy, Studio Operations, Financial Modeling, Tax Credits (OIDMTC, SR & ED) 🧠 Team Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Creative Problem Solving If you’re building the future of content, creativity, or play, let’s connect.