Hi, I'm Mark Kobrin - Founder & CEO at Luminora.ai
I am passionate about making artificial intelligence feel human and playful. My drive is to bridge technology with identity, thriving in chaotic, high-growth startup environments where innovation meets artistry.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Defined digital identity standards for over 800 million gamers across Xbox and Google platforms.
Currently building embodied AI companions that integrate character and game mechanics to enhance user trust.
Provides strategic guidance on design-led innovation and scaling character-driven products for mass consumer adoption.
🚀 Career trajectory
Character Foundation
Mastering the nuance of facial modeling and high-fidelity assets at elite studios.
✦ Modeling
✦ Weta Digital
Platform Scaling
Leading massive avatar ecosystems for millions of users at tech giants.
✦ Product Leadership
✦ Xbox
Founder Phase
Building the future of embodied AI companions via his own startup.
✦ Founder
✦ Generative AI
✦ Seed-Stage
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architect of Digital Presence
Defining the visual and behavioral standards for virtual identities
✦ Transformed avatar systems for 800M+ users globally.
✦ Refined facial modeling at Weta Digital for high-fidelity performance.
✦ Pioneered game mechanics that anchor abstract identity in 3D space.
Human-Centric AI Visionary
Designing agentic interfaces that prioritize user empathy
✦ Translates complex technical utility into approachable, engaging personality.
✦ Develops character-driven frameworks for trustworthiness in AI.
✦ Leads product design to make emerging technologies feel intuitive.
Creative Design Leadership
Bridging technical execution with artistic direction
✦ Orchestrates cross-functional teams in high-stakes gaming environments.
✦ Navigates design-led startup building from zero to MVP.
✦ Aligns creative vision with long-term technological roadmaps.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships with fellow founders in the embodied AI space.
✦ Accessing a network of domain experts who understand the nuances of consumer AI.
✦ Engaging with community members to test and refine early product concepts.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring designers on building intuitive character-based interfaces.
✦ Advising early-stage founders on navigating the product-market fit for AI agents.
✦ Sharing insights on scaling digital identity platforms for massive user bases.
I would love your help on
✦ Gaining investor introductions for pre-seed consumer AI ventures.
✦ Connecting with technical co-founders specializing in agentic AI frameworks.
✦ Identifying partners with expertise in consumer gaming and social platforms.