Hi, I'm Maria Doliashvili - Founder & CEO at Winter Comics
I'm driven to merge cutting-edge AI with creative expression, founding Winter Comics to automate tedious aspects of animation. My Ph.D. in Human-Centered AI fuels my passion for building tools that empower artists, and I thrive on creating impactful solutions that revolutionize creative workflows.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Founded Winter Comics, a Y Combinator backed company, to automate animation production.
Pioneers human-centered AI for creative industries, leveraging a Ph.D. in the field.
Can help others by offering insights into building human-centered AI products and scaling AI startups.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational AI Engineering
Gained deep technical expertise in machine learning and AI at leading technology companies.
✦ Software Engineer
✦ Microsoft
✦ DeepMind
Human-Centered AI Research
Pursued advanced studies, focusing on the intersection of AI and human interaction.
✦ Ph.D.
✦ Human-Centered AI
Creative Industry Disruption
Founded Winter Comics to apply AI solutions to animation production challenges.
✦ Founder & CEO
✦ Winter Comics
✦ YC W22
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Human-Centered AI for Creatives
Applying deep AI expertise to empower artistic expression.
✦ Developing AI agents to streamline animation production.
✦ Focusing on augmenting, not replacing, human creativity.
✦ Leveraging Ph.D. research in Human-Centered AI.
Bridging Research to Startup Reality
Translating cutting-edge ML into tangible products.
✦ Experience in ML problem-solving at top tech firms.
✦ Founded Winter Comics to address creative industry pain points.
✦ Leveraging YC W22 experience for rapid growth.
Architect of Efficient Creative Workflows
Optimizing processes through AI-driven automation.
✦ Expertise in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and NLP.
✦ Past roles in Software Engineering at Microsoft and Google.
✦ Creating tools for creators to focus on storytelling.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring collaborations with AI-driven creative studios.
✦ Seeking co-founders passionate about the future of animation.
✦ Connecting with investors interested in AI for media.
I can help with
✦ Offer insights into building human-centered AI products.
✦ Share strategies for disrupting traditional creative industries with technology.
✦ Provide guidance on scaling AI startups from concept to execution.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential strategic partners in the animation space.
✦ Finding talent with expertise in creative software development.
✦ Gaining introductions to seasoned media and entertainment executives.