Meet The Team

Phil is the captain and visionary for Spoken, providing the scientific and strategic backbone for the platform’s technical evolution. A surgeon and clinical researcher by training, he has spent over two decades at the forefront of digital health and conversational AI, notably architecting the clinical personalization systems for WebMD and Conversa. Phil directs Spoken’s mission to set the global standard for high-fidelity, digital narration, ensuring that the platform remains the definitive choice for authors and professional storytellers.

Brent is a cloud integration and security specialist with a track record of building robust systems for WebMD and Conversa. As CTO, he architects the secure, high-performance infrastructure and technical strategy required to support Spoken's AI-driven narration platform at scale.

Stacy leverages over 25 years of PR expertise and brand strategy to champion the author’s voice. A master of narrative connection, she leads public relations and author relations, building the strategic bridges and community awareness necessary to advance Spoken’s mission globally.

Andrew defines the brand soul of Spoken, drawing on a career in high-profile brand strategy and photojournalism. His work, featured in Rolling Stone and The Washington Post, leverages unique compositional techniques to transform narrative identity into premium spectacles.

Joshua brings a granular production-mindedness to Spoken that serves as a force to help build our studio architecture. As an eclectic director and producer, he leads in-house media production, production-focused designs for Spoken Studio features, and strategic partnerships.

George is a veteran technology executive and serial CEO. Known for his expertise in healthcare and digital services, he has steered multiple organizations through complex market expansions and successful large-scale exits.

Adam is a globally recognized brand strategist, author, and cultural critic. Having advised some of the world’s most disruptive brands, he is a leading voice on the intersection of consumer psychology and technology.

A technical pioneer in Applied AI, Joshua has led engineering at the forefront of Generative AI. As a co-founder and head of AI at major speech-synthesis labs, his work has defined the current state of realism in voice modeling.

M.L. is a prolific, best-selling author and a prominent authority on the business of independent publishing. He is a sought-after speaker for creators navigating the global technological shift in the publishing industry.

Peter is an award-winning investigative journalist and the best-selling author of "Buried in the Sky." A master of long-form narrative, his work has been recognized for its deep research and immersive storytelling.

Mike is a specialist in international business finance and tax strategy with over three decades of experience. He has steered the financial operations of global firms, specializing in corporate structure and fiscal architecture for high-growth enterprises.