Evolve MentorJohn Cassy

John Cassy is a multi-award-winning company Founder and Executive Producer working across storytelling and innovation. Produced projects with organisations ranging from Apple and Google to Disney and National Geographic, as well as talent ranging from Sir David Attenborough to David Beckham and Avatar director James Cameron.  He led a three year multi-million-pound R&D project funded by Innovate UK looking at the future of visitor attractions which included building prototype immersive experiences.  Current projects include a high-profile football led visitor experience launching in the US next year and working with an emerging Hollywood studio to reintroduce one of the US’s most famous writers through film, television, events, streetwear and publishing.  Previously John spent 10 years at Sky (including launching Sky Arts), and his areas of expertise include strategy, commercial, creative development, innovation and R&D. He is motivated to help ambitious creators and founders pushing the art of the possible and he is an expert in strategy, IP development, commercial deals, partnerships and innovation grants.