Our team
Meet the People Behind YourAvatar
Our team brings together experience across artificial intelligence, technology, education, media and business development. We’re united by a belief that AI can make personalised learning, companionship and support more accessible, while complementing rather than replacing human interaction.
Leadership Team
Alan Hayling
Co-Founder & Director
Former Documentary Commissioner at Channel 4 and Head of Documentaries at the BBC. Co-founded Renegade Pictures, acquired by Warner Bros. after five years.
Ian O'Gara
Co-Founder, Director & Tech Lead
AI Lead for Public Safety at Microsoft, leading responsible AI deployment across policing, with over a decade in government AI transformation.
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Alexis Price
Co-Founder, Director of New Business
TV Executive and Creative Director with senior roles at Warner Brothers and Banijay, and 15+ years producing major TV shows.
LinkedInEducation Team
Our education team brings extensive experience in education policy, school leadership and the development of educational institutions in the UK and internationally. They are helping shape the development of YourAvatar’s education and tutoring applications.
Magdalin Clancy
Director of Education
Magdalin is an experienced school leader, most recently serving as CFO/COO of the Baker Dearing Trust. She is also a trustee of the BRIT School.
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Matthew O'Connor
Director of Education
Matthew has over 20 years’ experience in education policy for the UK government, establishing new schools and operating school chains across East and Southern Africa.
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