Sean Thielen-Esparza is a creative technologist at Complex, where he builds AI-powered tools that reshape how stories are created and shared. His work bridges product, design, and engineering — exploring how emerging technology like generative AI can be made more useful for creative people. Previously, Sean was a venture-backed startup founder and ML product manager. Outside of work, Sean runs a patronage syndicate, giving no-strings-attached grants, studio space, and exhibition opportunities to artists around the world.