Leadership Team

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Sebastien Bilodeau is the founder of Anime Universe, a next-generation social entertainment platform at the intersection of anime, gaming, AI, and blockchain. He is a zero-to-one entrepreneur focused on building products that merge technology, fandom, and digital ownership into new forms of interactive entertainment.

He is known for combining bold vision with disciplined execution, shaping actionable roadmaps, and rallying global teams around ambitious goals. Fluent in English and French and conversational in Japanese, Sebastien operates across Western and Japanese cultural and business landscapes. His leadership blends creativity, speed, and resilience, aiming to build a long-term global entertainment franchise.

Randy Retterath is a senior operations executive with extensive experience leading enterprise-scale transformations, modernization programs, and operational strategy across complex organizations. He brings structure, scalable processes, and disciplined execution to high-growth environments.

He is known for turning strategic vision into actionable plans, building teams and systems that enable growth while maintaining operational rigor. At Anime Universe, Randy oversees global operations, ensuring the company scales efficiently and sustainably. He focuses on building the frameworks, processes, and infrastructure that allow rapid international expansion while maintaining alignment, accountability, and long-term operational success. 

Elaine Stawinski is a strategic people and transformation leader with extensive experience developing talent, scaling organizations, and leading business-enabling initiatives across startups, corporate, and entrepreneurial ventures.

She is known for simplifying complexity, guiding organizations through change, and using data and storytelling to drive alignment and agility. Her leadership fosters cultures built on trust, inclusion, ownership, and performance. At Anime Universe, Elaine leads global talent strategy and employee experience, ensuring rapid growth is supported by strong leadership, cultural clarity, and high-performing teams. She focuses on building systems and processes that enable sustainable growth while maintaining an engaged, empowered workforce. 

 Gustavo Costa is a marketing and community leader with experience in gaming, influencer strategy, audience engagement, and event activation. He began his career in community management and game launches, developing skills in brand storytelling, content creation, and cross-functional collaboration.

As a content creator and influencer, Gustavo has built engaged digital communities across social media and streaming platforms. Fluent in Portuguese and English, he has worked with multicultural teams and global gaming companies. At Anime Universe, Gustavo leads marketing, focusing on community-driven growth, creator ecosystems, and authentic fan engagement to strengthen the platform’s brand presence and long-term audience loyalty. 

Joe Tresca is a veteran game producer and studio leader with extensive experience delivering award-winning titles across VR, console, and fighting genres. He has worked on projects for major brands across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus VR.

He is known for combining strong design, user experience, and technical execution while leading teams with collaboration, creativity, and disciplined production pipelines. At Anime Universe, Joe oversees game development, focusing on immersive storytelling, player retention, and community-driven experiences. He specializes in translating IP into interactive worlds that evolve into long-term player ecosystems, combining creative vision with operational excellence.