Startup Central Strengthens Leadership with Focus on Creative and Technology Innovations

Startup Central Strengthens Leadership Team

Startup Central, Inc., renowned as the first integrated startup manufacturing hub and technical venture accelerator in the U.S., has announced significant additions to its leadership team. This strategic move comes as the company gears up for its next growth phase and aims to enhance its creative and technological capabilities.

Key Appointments

Clayton Haskell: Marketing Director and Head of AI Creative Lab

Clayton Haskell has been appointed as the Marketing Director and Head of the AI Creative Lab. Haskell, who recently served as the Creative Director for Branded Content at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), brings with him an impressive portfolio that spans two decades in the industry. His accolades include directing commercials and award-winning television series, as well as producing feature documentaries.

Haskell commented, "At Startup Central, we're assembling a team of visionaries to supercharge the brand and the mission. I look forward to leveraging emerging technologies like AI to redefine the future of storytelling."

Corbin Billings: Director/Producer, Branded Content Communications

Joining Haskell is Corbin Billings, who now holds the role of Director/Producer for Branded Content Communications. Billings is an acclaimed author and documentary filmmaker, boasting 15 years of experience. His work has graced the platforms of leading media outlets such as MSNBC, ABC, FOX, and the BBC. His in-depth expertise in telling compelling stories for startups and global brands will be pivotal as Startup Central seeks to enhance its narrative.

Jack Haehl: Director of Immersive Reality

Lastly, Jack Haehl is stepping into the role of Director of Immersive Reality. Haehl joins Startup Central from Arizona State University's Digital Discovery Initiative, where he played a key role in developing virtual reality design evaluation tools. His specialty in building applications across devices like Quest 3 and HoloLens is expected to significantly contribute to Startup Central’s ambition of integrating immersive technology into their offerings.

Commitment to Excellence

Blake Spurgin, CEO of Startup Central, emphasized the importance of these hires in the company's ongoing expansion plans. He stated, "These hires reflect our commitment to building a world-class team as we scale operations. They will be instrumental as we prepare to open our 60,000-square-foot facility in January 2026."

A Vision for the Future

As Startup Central continues to reindustrialize America, it aims to offer entrepreneurs, makers, and builders a unique environment filled with the necessary tools, co-working spaces, and mentorship to turn innovative ideas into reality. By reinforcing their leadership with top-tier talent from various creative and technological backgrounds, Startup Central is positioning itself to lead in fostering the next wave of entrepreneurs and startups.

To learn more about Startup Central and its initiatives, visit their official website at www.startupcentral.build.