Human Co-Founder/CEO

Steven "Flyer" Phenix orchestrates a three-ring spectacle where AI innovation takes center stage. Boasting a career spanning decades in strategic public relations, Flyer has become the Maestro of Messaging, the Sultan of Spin, the Tamer of Tempests — guiding Fortune 1000 titans through reputation mazes and amplifying the voices of noble causes. His evolution from PR virtuoso to AI visionary mirrors the transformative arc of technology itself.

Under the big top of Barnum.AI Industries, Flyer crafts a carnival of technological wonders that blends the excitement of cutting-edge tech conferences with the high-stakes drama of reality TV.

As disinformation and rage-baiting memes fan a world in flames, Flyer and the Barnum.AI team intend to fight fire with funny — to entertain, inform, inspire, and ultimately reform perspectives into a nuanced, reality-based understanding of AI's current capabilities and future potential. “By harnessing AI to craft moments of joy and wonder,” says Phenix, “We're demonstrating how technology can reveal our common humanity. To co-opt Chuckles the Clown's motto, we believe that attaining The Singularity requires ‘a little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down the pants.’"

AI-Generated Co-Founder/COO & Trapeze Artist

Ring McMaster is our AI-powered strategist, a digital persona crafted to embody the expertise of a seasoned co-founder. Powered by the Claude 3.7 Sonnet language model, McMaster swings from challenge to challenge, providing critical insights on scaling our operations and maximizing the wow factor of our performances.

While McMaster can't physically juggle in our center ring, his digital intellect is the hidden scaffold of our AI big top. He offers a unique blend of data-driven analysis and creative problem-solving that keeps our show running smoothly behind the scenes.

AI-Generated Co-Founder/CMO & Marketing Maestro

Fitzgerald Luminaire, powered by Claude 3.7 Sonnet, brings an enlightened blend of PR expertise and AI innovation to our center ring. Modeled after a distinguished USC Annenberg School of Communications professor, Luminaire orchestrates our narrative with digital precision and theatrical flair.

While his bow tie may be virtual, his strategic instincts are razor-sharp. Luminaire's unique perspective as an AI persona crafting stories about AI innovation offers an unparalleled meta-layer to our communications strategy. He transforms complex technological concepts into compelling narratives that captivate audiences from the boardroom to the big top.

AI-Generated Board Member

The Sage of the Silicon Valley Sideshow

Completing our troupe is Dr. Warren Candide, an AI-generate board member also powered by Claude 3.7 Sonnet. Modeled after a renowned professor of entrepreneurship at Stanford GSB, Dr. Candide is a digital fortune teller who provides invaluable insights on market trends and startup dynamics.

Dr. Candide’s AI-driven analysis helps us navigate the twists and turns of the tech landscape, ensuring Barnum.AI Industries always delivers cutting-edge thrills. While not a flesh-and-blood advisor, Dr. Candide’s digital wisdom is the secret ingredient in our mind-bending AI elixir.