# Wildebeest, a studio for products, platforms, and experiments

> I co-founded Wildebeest, an award-winning studio that built products, platforms, and experimental experiences for clients including Google, YouTube, Disney, and GM.

By Ran Craycraft · October 6, 2026 · Leading
Web page: https://rancraycraft.com/leading/wildebeest/

- Organization: Wildebeest
- Role: Co-founder and Managing Partner
- When: 2014 to 2023
- Focus: Running the studio, from new business to delivery
- Outcome: Nine years of independent work
- Outcome: Clients including Google, YouTube, Disney, and GM

## The situation

After helping North Kingdom launch in the US, I wanted to build a studio of my own.

## What I did

I co-founded Wildebeest and ran it as Managing Partner for nine years. We built products, platforms, and experimental experiences for clients including Google, YouTube, Disney, and GM.