Wishtales is a multimodal AI platform redefining the way people create and share stories. With cutting-edge tools built for video, voice, music, image, and animation—all generated in sync—we empower creators of all ages to turn ideas into powerful content. Headquartered in California and Bangalore, Wishtales is shaping the future of digital storytelling through ethical, intuitive, and creator-first AI.
The wonderful folks who bring the magic to life.
Co-Founder, Chairman & Product Architect
Animikh is the visionary behind Wishtales and its proprietary Generative Synchronous Diffusion (GSD) engine. With deep expertise in neural networks, graph theory, and astrophysics, he has developed AI systems used in academia and industry. His passion for storytelling and background in advanced science shape the creative power of Wishtales.
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Darshan leads Wishtales operations across India and the U.S. A seasoned entrepreneur, he has delivered over 120 enterprise solutions and helped shape India’s digital public infrastructure. His mission: empower creators to tell their stories with scalable, accessible AI tools that make professional-quality content achievable for all.
Neel is a global creator with 5M+ followers and a former Web3 startup founder who brings viral fluency and brand instinct to Wishtales. A Stanford CS graduate, he specializes in building creator-centric platforms that scale culture, growth, and community across digital mediums.
Head of Branding & Growth
Chief Marketing Officer
Michael is a seasoned marketing and product executive leading entertainment brands and creator platforms. As a founding member of Hulu's marketing team, he spearheaded the growth of Hulu Originals and licensed content. At DreamWorks Animation, he drove theatrical marketing and global partnerships. At Caffeine, he scaled the platform to over 3M users through creator programs and original content. As CMO at MINTX, Michael developed blockchain-powered loyalty programs for Mattel and Balmain. Known for driving user growth and award-winning campaigns, Michael’s expertise is pivotal in positioning Wishtales as a leader in multimodal AI creativity.
Global Business Advisor
Cofounder & Advisory Member @UCB, MFE Program
AI & Blockchain Co-Chair @ Berkeley SkyDeck
Former Head of UI/UX at Cisco and lead designer for Maybach Vision Ul, Edvard merges luxury-grade design with digital fluidity. A Stanford Design School graduate, he’s redefining how creators experience AI through intuitive, elegant interfaces built for storytelling in sync.
Head of Design
President & Board Member
Venture CatalystMentor CampusFounders Heilbronn Board member Early Stage Companies
Dr. Sudhakar Varanasi brings decades of leadership in academia and the tech industry. Known for launching India's 108 emergency services and guiding major ventures like Satyam and EMRI, he offers deep strategic insight and mentorship that aligns with Wishtales’ child-centric and impact-driven mission.
Chief Mentor - India
Ex VP Paramount. Ex-Studio Head Columbia Pictures. Hollywood Producer. Board of Oscars, Emmys PGA
Head of Global Distribution
VP Engineering
Nikitha leads our web engineering efforts with a focus on intuitive, high-performance applications. With expertise in full stack development and a strong foundation in AI/ML, she ensures our web experience delivers both beauty and speed for every type of creator.
VP Engineering
Keshav oversees our mobile platform, bringing expertise in Flutter, MERN, and emerging tech like Web3. Focused on building delightful user experiences, he envisions a future where kids and creators bring their stories to life using the power of AI right from their phones.
Investor & Global Strategic Advisor
Former Country Head of Morgan Stanley India and global investor, Narayan advises Wishtales on strategic growth and global positioning. His decades of experience in finance, public policy, and impact investing help guide our mission to make creativity accessible across the world.