Oct 21, 4:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)
Join Startup Grind Kyiv × TECHBUREAU on October 21, 2025, at 19:00 (Kyiv Time) for an online talk on AI’s role in reshaping film and the creative economy. Learn from Alex Serdiuk (Respeecher, 200+ projects with Lucasfilm, Netflix) and Jonathan Dern (Sabella Dern Entertainment, $2B+ revenue) about trends, market opportunities, building business relationships, and AI in production and storytelling.
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How is AI reshaping film, entertainment, and the creative economy? What opportunities and risks lie ahead for founders and industry players? And how can companies build meaningful business relationships and successfully sell their products in this rapidly evolving landscape?
Join us for a special Startup Grind Kyiv × TECHBUREAU conversation with two remarkable speakers:
- Alex Serdiuk, CEO & Co-Founder at Respeecher - a Kyiv-based deeptech company pioneering ethical voice cloning for the entertainment industry. Respeecher’s technology has powered 200+ projects with Lucasfilm, Netflix, Sony, A24 and others, earning Emmy, Webby, Oscar and Clio awards, as well as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer title.
-Jonathan Dern, Co-Founder of Sabella Dern Entertainment — a seasoned Hollywood executive and producer whose projects with Disney, Amazon, Hallmark and more have generated over $2B in revenue. Jonathan has also led groundbreaking digital distribution initiatives and produced iconic live 3D events and theatrical releases.
Together, Alex and Jonathan will discuss:
- Key trends shaping AI and creative industries
- The evolving global market landscape and opportunities
- How to build business relationships and sell your product in today’s entertainment landscape
- How companies from emerging markets collaborate with Hollywood
- The future of AI in production, storytelling, and distribution
ROI, risks, and what founders should keep in mind as the industry evolves
📅 Date: October 21, 2025
🕒 Time: 19:00, Kyiv Time
🌐 Language: English
💻 Format: Online discussion
This event is open to founders, creatives, and anyone curious about the intersection of AI, technology, and entertainment.
Respeecher
CEO & Co-Founder Respeecher
Sabella Dern Entertainment
Co-Founder
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