Abran Maldonado is a globally recognized AI innovator and co-founder of Create Labs, named by VentureBeat among the most promising AI startups. His work sits at the intersection of technology, enterprise, and culture — designing AI systems that reshape how people learn, work, heal, and connect.
As an early tester and partner to OpenAI, Google AI, NVIDIA, and ElevenLabs, Abran shapes emerging generative models across image, video, and speech. He built Mastercard’s first AI product, created the first AI public official for the city of Braga, Portugal, and designed C.L.Ai.R.A., the first GPT-powered digital human of color.
He has been booked by Mastercard, Verizon, UBS, NVIDIA, and Deloitte, with work featured in The Washington Post, Wired, and Fast Company. Abran advances prompt engineering and responsible AI adoption for creators, enterprises, and institutions worldwide.
