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Jason Braatz
CEO of a CG Children's Media Production Studio and Owner of a Fortune 1000 Retailer
Jason C. Braatz is a seasoned executive with an extensive background in technology, media, and entrepreneurship. He founded Jason C Braatz Animation Studios in April 2014 and led the company until July 2022, during which time he:
- Grew the animation studio to an award-winning enterprise with over 1,800 employees
- Developed CG animated productions using cutting-edge technologies for broadcast, OTT, and cinema
- Became a Stanford research PhD program fellow
- Successfully sold the company to a Fortune 100 company with a remarkable 3,656% return on invested capital (ROIC)1
Prior to his animation studio, Braatz held significant leadership roles at prominent companies including:
- VP Entertainment Technology at Google (2003-2007)
- Chief Operating Officer at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (2007-2014)
- Chief Operating Financial Officer at Sony Electronics (2014-2016)
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Wood Computer, a startup in Austin, Texas, launched in Q2 2023 that aims to lead the "Computer-as-a-Personal-Item" (CaaPI) category.123
Braatz holds multiple degrees from Stanford University, including a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a 4.0 GPA and an MBA in Entrepreneurship.1