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We're here to make creative production scalable.

Founded by leaders in the entertainment industry, Layer empowers professional studios to scale at every point in the production lifecycle.

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Our Team

The Layer team is made up of industry professionals with extensive experience in AI, gaming, and computer vision, all committed to advancing gaming art production through AI.

The Layer team

#TeamLayer

Volkan Gurel Volkan Gurel anime

Volkan Gurel

Co-founder & CEO

Burcu Hakguder Burcu Hakguder anime

Burcu Hakguder

Co-founder & CRO

Alex Engel Alex Engel anime

Alex Engel

VP of Product

Alex Ivanou Alex Ivanou anime

Alex Ivanou

Staff Engineer

Alex Murphy Alex Murphy anime

Alex Murphy

Full-Stack Engineer

Anthony Lord Anthony Lord anime

Anthony Lord

Full-Stack Engineer

Connor McIntyre Connor McIntyre anime

Connor McIntyre

Founding Product Designer

Fabien Rogeret Fabien Rogeret anime

Fabien Rogeret

Full-Stack Engineer

Gabriel Lemire Gabriel Lemire anime

Gabriel Lemire

Full-Stack Engineer

Harry Wang Harry Wang anime

Harry Wang

Founding Engineer

Ilya Kuznetsov Ilya Kuznetsov anime

Ilya Kuznetsov

Director of Business Development

Jacques Lemire Jacques Lemire anime

Jacques Lemire

Founding Engineer

John Wood John Wood anime

John Wood

VP of Engineering

Jonatan Kronqvist Jonatan Kronqvist anime

Jonatan Kronqvist

Staff Engineer

Maxime Côté Maxime Côté anime

Maxime Côté

Founding Engineer

Melis Eser Melis Eser anime

Melis Eser

Jr Creative Specialist

Monica Lozano Monica Lozano anime

Monica Lozano

Full-Stack Engineer

Olivia Sivira Olivia Sivira anime

Olivia Sivira

Business & Revenue Operations Manager

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Rachele Doimo

VP of Art

In a world of ever-changing AI models, Layer is the Creative Automation Platform for entertainment brands.

What we believe.

Artist-first is the future.

AI should supercharge creativity — not replace it. Layer helps game teams scale fast without losing the human touch.

Flexibility is everything.

Innovation doesn't come from one model or company. Layer stays open and model-agnostic, so you're never locked in.

AI for every studio.

From indie to AAA, Layer makes AI simple, fast, and production-ready — so your team can stay focused on making great games.

Results that speak for themselves.

300+

Studios using Layer every day. We help game teams scale fast without losing the human touch.

2-8X

Average increase in production speed. Layer is designed to empower production pipelines across all types of media.

100%

In-house content creation — no more outsourcing. Keep production within the team for consistency and reliability.

Trusted by studios worldwide.

ZyngaTripledotSciPlayBig FishIGTPeak GamesUnityHuuugeT2Light & WonderEasybrainCool GamesSocialpointCookAppsGram GamesHomaSupersolidSuper Free GamesDoubleU GamesKingStillfrontNHNBiggerWildlife

Advisors & Board Members

Layer is backed by advisors from the worlds of gaming, AI, and creative technology, all aligned in our mission to redefine how game content is created.

Mehmet Ecevit

Mehmet Ecevit

Investor & Board Member

ZyngaGram Games
Akin Babayigit

Akin Babayigit

Investor & Board Member

Dream GamesTripledotLuna
Riccardo Zacconi

Riccardo Zacconi

Investor & Board Member

KingSweet Capital
Emory Irpan

Emory Irpan

Advisor

EAUnityDiscord
Matt Omernick

Matt Omernick

Advisor

EADreamWorksLucasArts

FAQ

Who founded Layer and what's the mission?
Layer was founded by leaders in the entertainment industry with a clear mission: to make creative production scalable. The platform empowers professional game studios to scale across the production lifecycle without sacrificing quality, consistency, or the human touch that makes great games.
Does Layer believe AI will replace artists?
Absolutely not. Layer's core belief is that AI should supercharge creativity, not replace it. The platform is built artist-first, with tools and workflows designed to help teams move faster and produce more while keeping artists in control of the final output and creative vision.
Who is on the Layer team?
Layer's team includes industry professionals with deep experience in AI, gaming, and computer vision. The company was co-founded by Volkan Gurel (CEO) and Burcu Hakguder (CRO), alongside a founding group of engineers and product designers mostly coming from the games industry. The broader team spans engineering, product, business development, and creative operations.
Who backs and advises Layer?
Layer is backed by a board and advisor group with roots in gaming, AI, and creative technology. Board members include Mehmet Ecevit, Akin Babayigit, and Riccardo Zacconi. Advisors include Emory Irpan and Matt Omernick, bringing additional expertise from the games and entertainment world.
Is Layer only for large AAA studios?
Not at all. Layer is built for studios of every size — from indie teams to AAA powerhouses. It's designed to make AI simple, fast, and production-ready so any team can stay focused on making great games without complex AI infrastructure.
Does Layer lock you into specific AI models?
No. Layer is intentionally model-agnostic — you're not locked into a single provider. Layer stays flexible and open, giving you access to the best available models across image, video, 3D, and audio generation as the AI landscape evolves.
What kind of results have studios seen with Layer?
Studios using Layer have reported strong outcomes: 300+ studios use the platform daily, teams have seen 2–8× production speed increases, and many have achieved 100% in-house content creation with no outsourcing — while maintaining quality and brand consistency.

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