Duke & Duck

We are Duke & Duck, an Emmy award-winning content studio focused on brand, editorial, and documentary animation and motion graphics. We work with some of the biggest non-profit and corporate brands in the world to drive social change, promote products, raise money, and connect people through effective storytelling.

Founder & Managing Director

Double Scoop Studio

At Double Scoop Studio, we are serving up delicious animated content for kids that make a social impact.

Head of Studio

Voxiva

Marketing, research, and more at a small, socially-focused software startup.

Marketing Manager

The Bike Project of Urbana Champaign

The Bike Project co-op offers a space, tools, and community to repair bikes, share knowledge, hold classes, and advocate for bikes in Urbana-Champaign.

Co-Founder

ACTS Clinic

I went to ACTS to help them however I could.  What I ended up doing was helping them to upgrade their network infrastructure to link the main clinic with the pharmacy as well as to other local health resources.  I also won them grants from Microsoft and Dell for new software and computers.

Volunteer

Since 2009, I've been using animation to tell stories that matter. Stories are powerful. They tell us who we are, what we believe in, and how we should relate to the world around us. My life is dedicated to using that power to make the world a better place for everyone in it.

Duke & Duck is the Emmy award-winning content studio I started with my best friend Dave back in 2009. We produce brand videos, social content, explainers, advocacy campaigns, and animation for documentaries. Most of our work is direct to clients where we serve as strategic advisors and content creators, but we also work with select agencies as partners. We have years of experience creating award-winning animated content for household brands, including: Capital One, the ACLU, Nestlé, Patagonia, and National Geographic.

In 2022, I founded Double Scoop Studio with a single goal: To make sure that the next generation has access to stories that put as much emphasis on positive social values and impact as they do on entertainment and turning a profit. We make proprietary content for non-profits who want to reach kids, and develop and produce our own original IP. Our partners include the American Red Cross and PBS Kids.

Alex Herder

I am an entrepreneurial technology leader with over a decade of experience spearheading innovative initiatives and managing high-impact projects across various industries. As the co-founder of AI Portland, I've built a 1900+ member community focused on demystifying generative AI and its applications, organizing monthly events that bridge the gap between AI technology and practical business applications. 

My career also spans significant operations and business management roles, including as a Partner and VP at Cloud Four, where I lead our engineering team and manage sizable projects for several F500 clients. My expertise lies in blending technical acumen with strategic insight to drive company-wide transformations and foster environments that encourage technological advancement and operational excellence.

Megan Notarte

I bet my brother and sister will love that I used this pic of us, circa 1985, to illustrate my latest article. Refraining from tagging them for obvious reasons. 😂

Stay safe out there, friends.

Partner, Vice President at Cloud Four | Co-Founder, AI Portland | PMP

When I was a kid, my family had a code word. I remember my mom setting it up like this: imagine I need to send someone to pick you up from kindergarte

Open article: Code words and other survival skills by Megan Notarte • 3 min read

There's a lot of good advice and perspective in this article, but selfishly, this part stuck out to me. This is one of our foundational goals with AI Portland: create a place for people to connect, learn, and spark innovation. 

"Build habits and routines that serve your own professional goals. As much as you can, participate in the things that get your name out into your professional community, whether that’s in-person events in your town, or writing on a regular basis about your area of expertise, or mentoring with those who are new to your field. You’ll never regret building relationships with people, or being generous with your knowledge in ways that remind others that you’re great at what you do."

Open article: How the hell are you supposed to have a career in tech in 2026? - Anil Dash by anildash.com

How the hell are you supposed to have a career in tech in 2026? - Anil Dash

Third business day of the new year. Is this when my newfound motivation, resolve, and focus gets wobbly? 

Desk still clean. Todo list still present. Focus still there....

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