Overview
Khat and Kyle are partners in life, business, and creativity. They explore the intersection of
nature, humanity, and machines. Their work embodies the cross-section of internal and external
energies with the shared mission of empowering those often overlooked.
Khat’s energies focus on internal empowerment, nurturing resilience, and healing within
individuals, particularly the underprivileged. Growing up in the Mongolian countryside with a love
for math and the arts, Khat pursued her education in math and business at UVA & MIT. She built
AI & analytics technologies at Accenture & Buddy and invested in AI startups at Innospark
Ventures. After realizing that AI will automate repetitive tasks and especially after meeting Kyle,
Khat was inspired to explore her creative skills through film and fashion. Her explorations are
shaped by her childhood in Mongolia during its time as a soviet satellite state, the loss of her
father to alcohol after she immigrated to the US as an exchange student at 16, her life as an
immigrant transitioning from blue collar worker to the tech & finance world in the US, her own
personal struggles and transformations along the way, the differences of culture and values
across Mongolia and US in variety of settings, and the future she wants to build that combines
the best of both worlds.
On the other hand, Kyle's energies are channeled into external empowerment, manifesting
through technological innovation and artistic expression. By creating tools and ideas, he aims to
inspire the next generation to push boundaries and envision a brighter future where technology
and creativity work hand in hand to solve the world's challenges. A native of Santa Clara,
California, Kyle is Taiwanese-Italian-Nicaraguan and grew up in the Bay Area with a deep love
for the arts. His passion for blending technology and creativity led him to study industrial design
at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where his energies for integrating art and
engineering bloomed. As he builds an electric heavy machinery robotics startup in Boston, Kyle
continues to draw inspiration from the legacy of Nikola Tesla, inspiring the future with products
that merge electricity, apparel, and media.
Artist Statement
Our commitment is challenging the status quo and envisioning a future where creativity,
technology, and courage intersect to shape our better world. This commitment was inspired and
encouraged by our mentor, Bill Warner, a visionary who transformed the film industry. His
influence motivated us to follow our energies and create ZORIG, which means "Courage" in Mongolian. It is not just a sci-fi movie and futureware brand; it embodies the spirit of bravery and
the conviction to speak and act from the heart.
Through ZORIG, we explore the power of science fiction as a medium to dream and visualize
the future we want to live in - one that’s nature-loving, techno-optimistic, and humanity
empowering. Movies profoundly impact shaping mindsets and influencing the collective
imagination, yet the current state of the film industry disheartens us. Real stories are often
overlooked, lacking diversity, and commercial interests frequently stifle creativity. Our mission is
to disrupt this narrative by telling stories our way, inspiring change, and empowering the
underrepresented.
Our work extends beyond the screen into the tangible world of fashion. We have seen the
devastating effects of the fashion industry on the environment, and we refuse to contribute to its
harmful practices. Instead, we embrace a made-to-order approach, ensuring that every piece
we create is a statement of power & style and a commitment to sustainability & responsible consumption.
Both through our futuristic Mongolian themes and our earth-loving designs, we
hope to make people feel like powerful techno-warriors when they’re wearing our garments.
As we continue to develop our sci-fi movie, we release snippets and showcase products that
reflect the themes and values of our story. Each piece we create is a fusion of art, technology,
and storytelling, designed to inspire others to imagine and build the future we all deserve.