About us
Leaping Brain was founded in 2001 with the mission of developing elegantly-designed, powerful, easy-to-use software solutions for niche markets. The first project was MOD Machine, which started on the drawing board in 2001 and was released to the public in June 2008.
Other software projects include DV Kitchen, PromptDog and PromptPuppy, all exclusively marketed through DVcreators.net.
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Grace Fioravanti • CTOGrace brings a seemingly infinite supply of brilliant programming talent to Leaping Brain Labs. As lead developer, she handles coding on four released products and some secret ones. Shhh! She also manages technical support, sushi awards and a myriad of other responsibilities. |
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Michelle Mellicker • CEO/COOMichelle pioneered video-based software training in the early 1990’s. As co-founder of DVcreators.net, she has helped hundreds of thousands of companies, universities, cable channels, government agencies, non-profits and digital video creators improve the quality of their video production and workflow. Michelle manages production workflow and handles financial matters as well as producing for MOD Machine. |
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Josh Mellicker • Product Architect/PresidentJosh has been recognized as one of the foremost experts, pioneers, trainers and consultants in the digital video industry for over 15 years, helping guide companies like Apple, Canon, Intel and countless others through the brave new world of digital media. Josh is a visionary and perfectionist, and his passion about the perfect user experience has manifested itself in the elegant, user-friendly design of Leaping Brain solutions. |
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Randy Baley • Senior Account ExecutiveRandy Baley has spent the last two decades as a sales professional specializing in business-to-business and sales management primarily in the music & movie industries. Trusted by his customers because he offered real value through excellent customer service, follow up, and products that added to their bottom line. |
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Guy Cochran • ProducerGuy has taught digital video production around the globe in 40 cities in four countries, being featured as a trainer at major industry trade shows, and doing consulting and training for companies like Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, & CNN. Guy produces courses, recruits authors and manages the entire production process from brainstorm through final delivery. |
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