Taryn Southern

Founder | Keynote Speaker | AI Strategist @ Far Future

About

Taryn Southern is a storyteller, strategist, artist and speaker whose work explores the intersection of emerging technology and human potential. Taryn released the world’s first AI-composed pop album (2017), directed and produced an award-winning documentary on brain-computer interfaces (2019), produced an award-winning Google VR series, and became one of the earliest content creators to create an AI-avatar of herself (2020.) Taryn is currently an advisor to Blackrock Neurotech and speaks at companies and conferences on how to use artificial intelligence to unlock creativity, productivity and possibility. Taryn has always had a front row seat to the future. A pioneering YouTuber, she uploaded her first video to YouTube in 2007 -- and it went viral. Ten years and 750 million views later, Taryn produced more than 1500 pieces of digital content for networks like Conde Naste, The Today Show, MTV, Snapchat, and Maker Studios, written for Business Insider and TechCrunch and served as a host for Discovery Channel’s #1 late night show. A three-time Streamy Awards nominee, her work has been featured in Billboard, Fast Company, Wired, Forbes, Psychology Today, Vanity Fair, Harvard Business Review and more.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Public Speaking, Radio Host, TV Host, Voice Acting, TV Production, Content Development, Branded Content, Investor Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Visual Storytelling, Strategic Communications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), neurotech, Television, Entertainment, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Web Marketing, Video Production, Film Production

Experience

Founder | Keynote Speaker | AI Strategist

Far Future

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

Los Angeles, CA

I help you save time, cut costs and supercharge creativity with implenting AI workflows across narrative design, communications, branding, and digital strategy. Here's how you can work with me: - White-label AI Bootcamps for your company or agency - AI keynotes for events and corporate retreats Keynote clients include: Google, Dell, YouTube, Salesforce, Lenovo, Gartner, Prudential, Fiverr, ISTE, Deloitte, BCA, Women of the Channel, World AI Summit, World Youth Forum, and more. Companies I've worked with on digital storytelling initiatives or campaigns include Dell, Lenovo, IBM, Vessel, HTC Vive, Coursera, Invitae Genetics, Tubular, Snapchat, and Marriott. To book a keynote: https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/taryn-southern To join a bootcamp as an individual: https://maven.com/taryn/creative-ai-bootcamp

Special Projects

Blackrock Neurotech

2024-4 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

- Oversee development and creative strategy of patient stories, project and product demos - Deliver BCI focused panels & keynotes at consumer-facing events including The United Nations, SFN, SXSW, Fortune Brainstorm, Earth One, Synbiobeta, Near Future, The World AI Summit, SFN and more.

Chief Storytelling Officer

Blackrock Neurotech

2021-5 - 2024-4 · 3 yrs

Oversaw communications strategy & public facing marketing + re-branding efforts resulting in two successful funding rounds totaling $230M. - Established the Ethics Advisory Board, an independent body of regulatory, privacy, medical and patient advocacy leaders that convenes quarterly to discuss pressing ethical issues related to BCI - Launched the world's first BCI Exhibit, a pop up museum & BCI-powered art gallery, in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in Washington, DC. - Spearheaded the creation and development of the world's first coalition of BCI research participants; website: www.bcipioneers.org - Produced/developed original video storytelling showcasing Blackrock’s real world impact, patient stories, and next gen tech (ie Neuralace). Sample content found at: youtube.com/blackrockneurotech - Developed and launched a new website (June 2023) - Established media and content partnerships with select neurotech influencers, i.e. Freethink, BCI Guys, and more - Oversaw PR strategy alongside an outside agency - Held strategic dinners & delivered quarterly communications to investors - Oversaw partnership coordination & storytelling efforts between major auto manufacturer and Caltech for Project Go [releasing 2025/2026]

Founder, Digital Media Production & Influencer Strategy

Happy Cat Media

2013-1 - 2021-2 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Digital content development, production, and influencer strategy consultation for brands and media companies. Past clients and partnerships include Marriott, MovieTickets.com, The Today Show, Maker Studios, PlentyofFish.com, Creative Futures, Bedsider.org, and Conde Nast.

Content Creator, Writer, Producer, Host

YouTube

2007-1 - 2018-1 · 11 yrs 1 mo

Content creator with more than 750 million views across produced online videos. Branded content partnerships included: Ford, Samsung, HTC Vive, Imagine Entertainment, Geena Davis Institute, AirBNB, Hot Pockets, and PlentyOfFish.com. Also provided product feedback & support for the YouTube engineering teams. Exclusive distribution deals included: Vimeo, Maker Studios. Official Comedy, Above Average Networks, AwesomenessTV, CondeNaste, Break.com, Heavy.com, ATTN, and more. On-camera host for Sirius XM Radio, Discovery Channel (Shark After Dark/Naked After Dark), DirecTV (Project MyWorld), G4 (Attack of the Show), The X Factor (FOX), MTV, VH1 (countdown specials), TV Guide (Hollywood 411), AT&T U-Verse, and live red carpet specials for YouTube, Facebook, NBC, Yahoo!, MSN, and more. Guest star on shows including: Rules of Engagement (CBS), New Girl (FOX), Guys with Kids (NBC), The League (F/X), Last Man Standing (ABC), Legit (F/X), American Dad (FOX). Writer/producer of "Private High Musical" (MTV pilot 20089 & Project MyWorld (DirecTV 2008).