Jonathan Albarran is a visionary technology executive and innovation strategist recognized for transforming how global enterprises fuse creativity and technology. Renowned for his leadership in building scalable, future-ready systems for billion-dollar brands, he serves on the Adobe Digital Media Customer Advisory Board and is a sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence, design strategy, and enterprise innovation.
He was recruited to Beyond Meat to architect the company’s core technology stack in preparation for its IPO, where his work helped establish the foundation for its rapid growth. Jonathan went on to lead technology strategy for Planet Partnership, the Beyond Meat–PepsiCo joint venture, before joining PepsiCo to drive digital transformation within its Global Design & Innovation organization.
At 25, he founded Creative Synergy Labs—an innovation and venture studio dedicated to incubating startups and advancing emerging technologies. Today, as CEO of Creative Synergy Labs and its parent company, Moonlight Industries, Jonathan continues to shape the future of technology, creativity, and enterprise transformation, dividing his time between New York and California.
Jonathan Albarran is an American technology executive and innovation strategist recognized for redefining how global enterprises integrate creativity, technology, and business strategy. Renowned for leading large-scale digital transformation across Fortune 50 corporations and high-growth ventures, he combines deep technical expertise with commercial vision to build scalable, future-ready systems for billion-dollar brands.
A self-taught polymath and recognized leader in artificial intelligence, Jonathan is also an accomplished photographer and pilot, currently based in New York.
Jonathan Albarran is a technology executive and innovation strategist recognized for transforming how global enterprises fuse creativity, technology, and business strategy. Renowned for his leadership in building scalable, future-ready systems for billion-dollar brands, he serves on the Adobe Digital Media Customer Advisory Board and is a sought-after speaker on artificial intelligence, design strategy, and enterprise innovation.
Jonathan was recruited to Beyond Meat to architect the company’s core technology stack ahead of its IPO, establishing the foundation for its rapid global growth. He later led technology strategy for Planet Partnership, the Beyond Meat–PepsiCo joint venture, before joining PepsiCo to advance digital transformation within its Global Design & Innovation organization.
At 25, Jonathan founded Creative Synergy Labs, an innovation and venture studio focused on incubating startups and advancing emerging technologies. Today, he continues to pioneer the intersection of technology, creativity, and enterprise innovation—shaping the future of how brands think, build, and grow.
Based in New York, Jonathan Albarran is a technology executive and strategist whose work centers on AI implementation, creative systems, and enterprise innovation. A self-taught leader across technology, design, and business, he is also a pilot and photographer.
About
Jonathan Albarran is a technology strategist advising global enterprises on harnessing innovation to shape brand experience and market leadership.
Jonathan Albarran is a technology executive and innovation leader who has shaped AI strategy at some of the world’s most influential consumer brands. He heads Creative Technologies at PepsiCo Global Design & Innovation, where he integrates cutting-edge technology into creative processes for billion-dollar brands.
At 24, Jonathan joined Beyond Meat from the startup scene, helping establish the company’s corporate systems as it prepared for IPO. After the public offering, he launched Creative Synergy Labs, an innovation and venture studio dedicated to incubating startups, exploring emerging technologies, and fostering cross-industry collaboration.
At 28, he was recruited to lead technology strategy for Planet Partnership, the Beyond Meat–PepsiCo joint venture, and later brought in to head Emerging Technology for PepsiCo Design & Innovation, the company’s in-house creative force.
In 2025, following pioneering work in AI-driven brand technology, Jonathan was invited to join the Adobe Digital Media Customer Advisory Board. He is also a frequent speaker on AI, design strategy, and the evolution of brand experience in digital environments.
Outside of corporate innovation, Jonathan is a pilot and photographer, splitting time between New York and California.
Philosophy
Jonathan operates from a core conviction: the most consequential technologies are those that amplify human creativity, not replace it. He advises Fortune 100 enterprises on AI strategy and transformation through this lens, guiding leaders to design intelligent systems that expand human capability rather than diminish it. As a speaker and strategic advisor, Jonathan reframes the global AI narrative—from fear of replacement to creative acceleration—helping organizations harness artificial intelligence as a force for human progress, not its obsolescence.
- Research and Development in AI-powered IoT
- CBS News New York
Why us
Collaboration is the key
We place a strong emphasis on communication and transparency throughout every phase of our projects, ensuring a premium client experience from project inception to completion. Our experience working with startups has enhanced our agility, while our collaborations with enterprise companies have honed our project management expertise.
Our work is future-proof
We design with scalability and long-term sustainability in mind, aligning seamlessly with your enduring business goals. In our portfolio, you’ll find numerous websites and products that have thrived untouched for over 5 years, a testament to the future-proof quality of our work.
People
People over profit
At PixelPier, we place people first, not profits. We prioritize our employees, customers, and community by delivering top-quality products and services, maintaining transparency, and promptly addressing customer feedback. We understand the importance of businesses for economic growth but never at the expense of people’s well-being
Open positions
Selected clients
Awards and recognition
We have passion in what we do and we let it speak for itself
CSS Design Awards
2023 CSS Design Awards – Website of the Day
2023 CSS Design Awards – Innovation
2023 CSS Design Awards – Website of the Day
Awwwards
2023 Awwwards – Website of the Day
2023 Awwwards – Innovation
2023 Awwwards – Website of the Day
Motion Awards
2023 Motion Awards – Website of the Day
2023 Motion Awards – Innovation
2023 Motion Awards – Website of the Day
Our services
The integration delivers results at every touchpoint
We dive deep into our clients’ needs, delivering consumer insights that resonate with evolving culture and crafting data-driven marketing plans and cohesive narratives, often preempting their requests.
- Working hard
