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Peter McGowan

Peter McGowan

Chief Storyteller — Founder of Storyland Studios and PlainJoe

Corona, California

Summary

Experienced storyteller and experiential designer who builds immersive brand environments — Peter co-founded Storyland Studios and PlainJoe to help organizations tell their stories beyond words, combining narrative, spatial and interactive design to shape visitor and guest experiences. storylandstudios+1
Technology-forward entrepreneur blending art, architecture and tech — his background in information systems and early IT roles informed later work creating real-time, interactive and AI-enabled storytelling tools (through Ozone Story Tech) and integrating technology thoughtfully into guest experiences. ozone3d+1
Committed to mission-driven and nonprofit work — Peter emphasizes partnering with nonprofits and cause-based organizations, and operates PlainJoe as an accessible front door for tighter-budget, cause-oriented storytelling projects. plainjoestudios+1
Public speaker and commentator on culture, faith and technology — he engages publicly (podcasts, interviews, commencement addresses) on how storytelling, technology and faith intersect and on risk-taking in ministry and design. aiandfaith+1
Serial founder and leader — across Storyland Studios, PlainJoe Studios, Ozone Story Tech (and executive roles such as ThinkWare and Kitestring listed in organizational profiles), Peter combines leadership, creative direction and business operations in multidisciplinary teams. storylandstudios+1

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Spends time with his wife and three children; family activities often involve Lego, Star Wars and Disney storylandstudios+1