Chief Innovation Officer / Co-Founder @ Journey

Brandon Kaplan is the Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder of Journey, a cutting-edge design and innovation consultancy helping brands imagine and build the next generation of fan experiences and customer journeys. With over 15 years at the intersection of emerging technology and marketing, Brandon has led groundbreaking work in voice technology, augmented reality, computer vision, data visualization, and robotics.

Previously, he founded and scaled Skilled Creative—an award-winning voice and AR agency—working with global clients including PepsiCo, Pfizer, The Wall Street Journal, and Simon & Schuster. Skilled Creative became part of Journey in 2021, extending his mission to fuse creativity and technology to drive immersive brand experiences at scale.

Brandon’s work consistently explores how emerging technologies can create meaningful and measurable engagement. His leadership in the innovation space has helped brands navigate technological disruption, embrace new mediums, and deliver experiences that captivate users in both digital and physical worlds. He’s also an investor and active member of The Angel Group, supporting startups at the edge of tech and storytelling.

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