Cristóbal Valenzuela
Cristóbal Valenzuela is the CEO and co-founder of Runway, an AI research company he co-founded in 2018. Under his leadership, Runway has become a prominent company in AI video generation, developing cutting-edge tools like Gen-1 and Gen-2 that make advanced AI accessible for content creators and have been used in Oscar-winning films. Valenzuela's vision centers on democratizing creativity through AI, enabling artists and filmmakers to tell stories in new ways.
Career Milestones
- Cristóbal Valenzuela co-founded Runway in 2018, leading it to become a major player in generative AI for creative content.
- He was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Art & Style in 2020 for his innovative contributions.
- Valenzuela spearheaded the development of groundbreaking text-to-video AI models like Gen-1 and Gen-2.
- In 2023, TIME Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in AI.
- His vision focuses on democratizing AI tools to empower artists and filmmakers worldwide.
About Runway
RunwayML, founded in 2018, is an AI research company specializing in generative AI for creative industries like film and design. They help artists, designers, and filmmakers by offering core features like text-to-video generation, image editing, and real-time collaboration. Benefits include increased efficiency, accessibility, and high-quality content creation.