Dorian Kieken

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

AI Director at CD PROJEKT RED

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

Dorian Kieken is the AI Director at CD PROJEKT RED, merging his experience from founding the AI startup AI Redefined with his history at BioWare, where he shipped 17 games including Mass Effect 2. People who have worked with him describe him as organized, energetic, and efficient.

Passionate about the intersection of video games and artificial intelligence, Dorian is actively engaged in the AI ethics community. His work focuses on enabling humans and AI to collaborate and learn from each other, a mission he pursued through his startup and continues to explore in gaming.

He uniquely bridged two industries, first by co-founding BioWares Montreal studio and shipping award-winning games, then by founding and successfully exiting an advanced AI company.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Values Relationships

Informal

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
  They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Topics They Care About

AI in Gaming
As AI Director at CD PROJEKT RED and founder of AI Redefined, he focuses on using machine learning to create revolutionary RPGs and training simulations.
AI Ethics & Safety
An active member of the Montreal AI ethics community, he founded his startup with a vision for safe AI and has discussed AI ethics on podcasts.
Human-AI Collaboration
Pioneered Cogment, a platform to train humans and AI together in real-time. He believes AI is at its best when it collaborates with humans.

Media Appearances

CD Projekt Red welcomes new AI director, who joins The Witcher 4 .... Featured in Yahoo Tech

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Mass Effect Creator Joins CD Projekt RED as AI Director. Featured in IXBT.games

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CD Projekt RED recruits a former BioWare employee as new AI Director. Featured in Instant Gaming

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Work History

2-2026
AI Director at CD PROJEKT RED
5-2021 - 4-2025
Founder, Chairman & President at AI Redefined (AIR)
1-2018 - 3-2025
Advisor at Insolent Games
3-2017 - 5-2021
Founder & CEO at AI Redefined (AIR)
5-2016 - 3-2017
Director of Culture & Operations at Minority Media Inc.

Education

1999 - 2003
Master from International Institute of Multimedia

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Exp : 21 Location : Montreal, Quebec, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : AI Director at CD PROJEKT RED
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Insights For Selling To Dorian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dorian is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dorian

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dorian move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Dorian take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Dorian

Personality Compatibility


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