Brian Waniewski

Brian Waniewski is an accomplished executive with a proven track record in establishing pioneering organizations that blend technology, social impact, and research. Prior to his role at Harmony Labs, Brian held the position of Managing Director at the Institute of Play. He played vital roles in the core or founding teams of innovative projects such as Quest to Learn, a groundbreaking New York City public school integrating game design to enhance student engagement and cultural relevance, and GlassLab Games, a leading Silicon Valley establishment revolutionizing digital games like SimCity into educational tools with real-time formative assessments. Beyond the realm of tech, Brian's diverse professional background includes experience as a poet, speechwriter, strategy consultant, professor, cook, gardener, and even as a builder of a timber-frame cabin where he immersed himself in reading, writing, and meditation for five years.