Hello Computer, Inc. is a social purpose, technology startup that is passionate about making positive changes to the landscape of content creation and delivery with our proprietary AI driven platform StoryTime AI.
Because we are a Social Purpose company, we used our proprietary, story engine algorithm to create our first award-winning, mobile app, StoryTime International. Our quirky story engine creates never ending story content, translates the stories and reads aloud in 137 languages, promoting literacy and imagination for Preschoolers, Kindergarteners and early readers worldwide. We continue ongoing development on StoryTime International for grade school, teens, adults and even seniors, as well as our foray into the world of VR game development.
Aside from StoryTime International, our StoryTime AI platform can create and deliver content for ANY brand, program or franchise including: entertainment, gaming, and education companies.
Hello Computer, Inc. is a member of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) Palm Springs iHub for Entrepreneurs, the International Trade Council and a Founder Catalyst Techstars program alum. We are partnered with the World Literacy Foundation and distribute StoryTime International across the globe for their digital initiatives.
We believe that with today's digital tools, it is possible for anyone with a smartphone or tablet to fulfill their highest potential, regardless of geographic location, language, race, economic status or internet access.That is why we are dedicated to using technology for the betterment of humanity, creating innovative digital solutions that enrich, educate and inspire people and children on a global scale. Our Mobile Apps have been downloaded many times over, as well as nominated and awarded nationally and internationally three times.
TEAM
Founder and Developer/Christopher Taylor
Christopher Taylor is a self-taught coder/developer with more than 20 years experience, and expertise, in multiple programming languages and creative platforms including: C++, C#, Objective C, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), OpenCV, .NET, Java, AXML/XML/HTML, Android and iOS mobile platforms, Xcode, Xamarin, Visual Studio (Native and Cross-Platform), Unreal Engine, PhotoShop(Graphic Design), Adobe Premier (Video Editing), ProTools (Audio Engineering/Mixing/Mastering), OpenToonz (Animation).
A long time love of early arcade video games sparked Taylor’s original interest in programming. He learned machine language to develop games for console platforms such as Nintendo and XBox, but as the prominence and popularity of mobile game platforms grew to eclipse the market share of home-based consoles, Taylor’s shift to coding for Android and iPhone platforms became the obvious choice.
His latest launch, StoryTime, is based on a proprietary algorithm that Taylor originally developed to provide dynamic text narratives that would accompany his dungeon exploration game, “The Subway”. Development on the StoryTime App includes expanding into AR/VR (3D immersive mediums), as well as implementing AI and deep machine learning to “teach” the program how to be the ‘optimum learning companion’ for the child that is using it.
He Co founded Hello Computer to create StoryTime as well as other educational, and entertaining, distance-learning solutions and games for the global village.
Founder and CEO/Rossana Jeran
Rossana Jeran is a social Entrepreneur with a diverse background in social work, arts management, philanthropy, private equity, the dotcom Tech industry and Hollywood; by way of her work with music industry legend, Freddy DeMann, former Manager of Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, Billy Idol and Shakira.
While working with DeMann, Jeran helped manage international singer/songwriter, Shakira, overseeing the negotiation of contract deal points with Sony Music, as well as the development and production of Shakira's famous Pepsi commercial along with other licensing, merch, performance and promotional agreements.
Jeran's work as the Business Manager of Grand Arts (Hallmark Empire Heiress', Margaret Hall Silva's Foundation) exposed her to the non-profit sector, producing shows for some of the best national and international visual artists while managing the organization's business and philanthropic affairs.
Jeran is also a published writer, public speaker and award winning Media Artist. She is also bi-lingual, speaking Spanish fluently as a second language. She is also a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and a former AFAA personal trainer. In 2010, she founded, Fit Conscious Happy, a lifestyle coaching program that blends fitness with meditation for complete mind/body wellness. She is certified as a Primordeal Sound Meditation Teacher with the world renowned Chopra Institute founded by Deepak Chopra.
In 2018, she founded digital media agency, JTGC Media and is currently the Co Founder and CEO of Hello Computer, Inc. creators of StoryTime and other mobile apps that foster imagination and literacy for children all over the world.
Outreach and Marketing Director/Meenu Shukla
Meenu is a Google-certified digital marketing professional who has worked as a digital marketer for global businesses and entrepreneurs over the last 5 years.
With a Bachelor's degree in Arts and a Master's in English Literature, she brings a gift for language and a creative streak to match. Meenu goes to great lengths to understand the psyche of the ideal customer avatar and tailor her communication and messaging accordingly for optimal target audience impact, engagement and conversion.
As the Outreach and Marketing Director at Hello Computer, Inc. Meenu oversees social media marketing for the StoryTime Mobile App as well as other outreach initiatives to secure Strategic Partners and licensing opportunities for the company's mobile applications. She also brings to the table her copywriting skills coupled with content creation including graphics/videos for marketing campaigns.
When not at work, Meenu spends her time either upskilling or traveling, which she believes expands her horizons both professionally and personally.
Director of Childhood Education/Sharyse Tacy
Sharyse has been an educator for 23 years, working in both early childhood and elementary
education. Her passion began during her Interdisciplinary undergraduate study at San Francisco
State University, where she researched environmental education through case studies at three
different schools. It was through this that she discovered Montessori and Waldorf philosophies.
Upon graduation, she began her career as a Montessori Primary Director and continued on as a
Montessori Elementary Director. For San Diego Unified School District, Sharyse was an Outdoor
Educator leading fourth graders on historical and cultural tours through Old Town San Diego.
After receiving a Master's in Education: Guidance and Counseling at City University, Sharyse
was employed as an Elementary School Counselor for six years in Seattle Public Schools.
Currently, she is teaching kindergarten at a private school, with plans to return to counseling. In
addition to teaching and counseling, Sharyse is also trained in the Ruler Program (an emotional
literacy curriculum), an Instructor at Roots of Empathy, and certified in and teaches two styles of
yoga.
Sharyse's personal interests include psychology, several healing modalities, connecting with
nature, and world travel. She's enjoying every moment of her Hawaiian lifestyle complete with
swimming, snorkeling, sailing, paddle boarding, hiking, eating fresh fruits, and spending quality
time with friends. Her biggest accomplishment is raising her son, who recently graduated from college and works in finance in New York City.
Hello Computer, Inc. is interested in strategic partnerships with schools, educational institutions and libraries, especially those in underserved communities, and developing nations who have no internet access and are in need of distance learning tools that foster imagination and literacy.