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 OBS
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.