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FOUNDER / FUTURIST / EDUCATOR

Travis

Cloyd

Travis Cloyd is a business leader and futurist standing at the forefront of innovation and education, with a focus on entertainment technology, digital rights, immersive media, and experiential entertainment. He is an award-winning producer, investor, and professor driving the next industrial revolution.

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At a

Glance

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ROLE

Founder & CEO, Observe Media Inc.

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ACADEMIC

Director, D.R.E.A.M.S — CalArts & FIU

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CONSULTANT

Universal, Sony, Ford, Toyota, Fox Sports, Ulta

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SPEAKER

Keynote: CES, AWE, Digital Hollywood

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FEATURED IN

Forbes, NBC, TIME, BBC, Fortune, Variety

The Mind of

A Builder.

OBSERVE & ACADEMIA

Leading the Frontier

Travis founded and leads Observe Media Inc., built since 2018 at the frontier of film, XR, digital arts, and AI. He simultaneously serves as Director of D.R.E.A.M.S at CalArts and FIU, developing innovative coursework to prepare the next generation of creators.

VENTURE BUILDING

20 Years of Disruption

Over the past two decades, Travis has led the charge across the tech landscape. He has created new initiatives that shape how emerging technology intersects with entertainment, working alongside top government agencies and leading talent across film, sports, and music.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Silicon Valley & Hollywood

He acts as a strategic bridge for the world’s biggest brands, consulting for giants like Universal, Sony, Ford, Fox Sports, and Reliance Jio, while establishing high-level partnerships with top agencies in Hollywood.

RECOGNITION & ADVOCACY

Global Recognition

Cloyd was named to Forbes’ Next 1000 list of entrepreneurs and received the FIU Medallion from Florida International University in recognition of his contributions to innovation and education. He is a frequent speaker at CES, Digital Hollywood, AWE, and his work has been featured in TIME Magazine and on NBC’s Meet the Press.

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THE HORIZON

A Human

Perspective.

THE VISION

Guided by a deep commitment to education, Cloyd is focused on preparing individuals, institutions, and industries for what many describe as the Fifth Industrial Revolution — the convergence of AI, spatial computing, and human-centered technology.

COLLABORATION

He continues to found new ventures, form partnerships across sectors, and seek out collaboration with like-minded builders who share his belief that the future is best built in the open, together.

OUTSIDE THE BIZ

Outside of his professional life, Travis is an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, and a member of the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). He is happily married and the proud father of one son.