Kathleen Grace

Kathleen Grace has had a distinguished career in AI, media, and emerging technology sectors. She currently serves as the Chief AI Officer at Lionsgate, and formerly spearheaded the strategy at Vermillio, an AI platform committed to protecting creator rights. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving Vermillio's growth and innovation. Before joining Vermillio, Grace was a co-founder of New Form, a digital studio that successfully created, produced, and sold over 30 original series to worldwide networks.

In addition to her success at Vermillio and New Form, Grace played a key role in launching creator studios at YouTube on a global scale. This initiative significantly boosted the content production capabilities of thousands of creators, enabling them to produce high-quality content and reach larger audiences. Her advisory role at early-stage companies such as Immersiva, a firm focusing on interactive learning, underscores her commitment to innovation and growth in the tech industry.

Grace's entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her co-founding of a direct-to-consumer cookie brand during the pandemic. The venture was not only successful but also philanthropic, as the proceeds were directed towards benefiting local schools and nonprofits. Her focus on executive strategy, platform scaling, and creator innovation continues to shape her work in AI, media, and consumer ventures, demonstrating her expansive capabilities in these fields.