The Lenacore Team
Storytellers, engineers, curators, and advocates building a platform where creators own their destiny.
Cinema without gatekeepers. Stream the stories that matter.
Our Mission
Lenacore TV democratizes premium video content by hosting independent productions and emerging creators alongside established studios. We believe extraordinary storytelling shouldn't be locked behind paywalls. Our platform transforms how audiences discover and engage with authentic, diverse narratives from San Francisco's creative heartbeat to global stages.
Meet the Team
Lena Hartmann
Founder & Creative Director
Former VP of Content at Watershed Media with 15 years building platforms that respect creators. Stanford film grad devoted to open-source storytelling ecosystems and creator-first innovation.
Joined 2022
Marcus Webb
VP Engineering
Architected CDN infrastructure for 50M+ concurrent viewers. Python, Go, and Kubernetes obsessive who believes streaming should feel instant, not algorithmic.
Joined 2022
Priya Venkatesan
Head of Curation & Partnerships
Documentary programmer at SFFILM Festival for 8 years. Fluent in 4 languages and passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and cross-cultural narratives.
Joined 2023
Noah Delgado
Community & Creator Success
Built Discord communities to 50K+ members. Former YouTuber turned advocate who understands what creators need when bandwidth fails and midnight inspiration strikes.
Joined 2023
Yuki Tanaka
Chief Data & Analytics
Ex-Netflix metrics scientist using data to amplify signal, never drown out voices. Ethical AI practitioner committed to privacy-first approaches in viewing pattern analysis.
Joined 2024
Sophie Mercier
VP Legal & Policy
Entertainment lawyer and rights navigator ensuring creators keep 85% of earnings. Fights for fair terms in a consolidating industry and defends creator sovereignty.
Joined 2024
By Department
Leadership
2Lena Hartmann
Founder & Creative Director
Sophie Mercier
VP Legal & Policy
Engineering
2Marcus Webb
VP Engineering
Yuki Tanaka
Chief Data & Analytics
Content & Curation
1Priya Venkatesan
Head of Curation & Partnerships
Community
1Noah Delgado
Community & Creator Success
What We Believe
Creator First
Creators own their audience. Algorithms serve discovery, not addiction. Fair revenue splits (85/15) mean your work sustains you.
No Gatekeepers
Extraordinary storytelling shouldn't be locked behind paywalls or studio approval. Independent voices and emerging talent deserve equal distribution.
Ethical Data
Zero surveillance. Zero tracking. Recommendations powered by collaborative filtering, not behavioral profiling. Your privacy is non-negotiable.
Authentic Community
Real feedback, real collaboration. We listen to creators at 2am when bandwidth fails. Community shapes platform decisions.
Quality Over Engagement
We amplify signal, never drown out voices. Curation respects intent. Watch-time maximization does not drive our algorithms.
Global Stories
Fluent in 4 languages. Celebrating cross-cultural narratives. San Francisco's creative heartbeat to global stages.
Join the Movement
Whether you're a creator, builder, or storyteller, there's a place for you on Lenacore TV. Cinema without gatekeepers starts here.