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Through his Brave Bear Ventures initiative, Shawn is focused on giving small, experienced teams creative and technical superpowers to compete with much larger studios. His approach puts human judgment, artistic direction, and production experience at the centre of AI adoption, turning powerful tools into purposeful workflows and compelling player experiences.<\/p>\n

Joining Tripo 3D\u2019s panel at MIGS in Montreal, Shawn brings a builder\u2019s perspective on how AI can expand what small teams achieve, and why experience matters more than ever.<\/p>", "protected": false }, "excerpt": { "rendered": "

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