About Us
Your trusted Corporate Evolutionists
Evolution is in our nature
At PlayInnové, we help organizations evolve — enhancing the human experience through development, engagement, and innovation strategies grounded in creativity and play. We empower leaders and teams to think in three dimensions, embrace diverse perspectives, and master adaptability to achieve measurable, sustainable results.
PlayInnové at a Glance
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Who We Are – A boutique consulting firm specializing in team performance, leadership and development, and innovation through experiential methods like LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, collaborative art, and strategic facilitation.
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Who We Serve – Executives, leadership and management teams, and organizations of all sizes across corporate, nonprofit, education, and government sectors.
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What We Deliver – Measurable gains in engagement, retention, collaboration, and creative problem-solving — while building cultures of trust and adaptability.
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Our Approach – Evidence-based frameworks + creative, hands-on experiences that make development stick and drive real-world results.
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Where We Work – Serving clients globally, with deep expertise across industries and the adaptability to meet unique team needs. Offices in Northern and Southern California.
Why We Exist
PlayInnové is more than a consultancy. We are your partners in cultivating environments where innovation thrives, collaboration deepens, and people flourish. Every engagement is designed to strengthen culture, unlock creativity, and equip teams to navigate complexity with confidence.
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Guided by our belief that every interaction is an opportunity for growth, we help organizations across industries harness the collective potential of their people — transforming challenges into opportunities and ideas into impact.
The PlayInnové Story
PlayInnové’s origins trace back to our founders meeting at Pepperdine University during graduate studies. That connection sparked a collaboration that has grown into a firm dedicated to reshaping how organizations work and lead.
Over the years, our partnership, friendship, and diverse career experience in corporate, nonprofit, and academic settings revealed a clear pattern. We saw the inspiring impact of engaged, adaptable teams — and the setbacks that occur when creativity, trust, or collaboration are missing.
PlayInnové was created as both a response to the shortcomings observed and a celebration of the moments of excellence encountered. This vision continues to guide our work today.
We blend evidence-based strategies with creative, hands-on methods to help leaders and teams achieve meaningful, measurable results. Every engagement aims to build cultures people are proud to be part of — balancing development with play. The next chapter in your team's evolution starts here.
PlayInnové Leadership
Austin Roberts
Corporate Evolutionist | Co-Founder
Austin is a trailblazing Corporate Evolutionist and Co-Founder of PlayInnové, recognized for his proliferative ideation, innovative approaches, and transformative leadership. With extensive experience across various industries, Austin is dedicated to driving positive change and cultivating creativity within organizations.
Vanya Boardman
Corporate Evolutionist | Co-Founder
Vanya is a visionary Corporate Evolutionist and Co-Founder of PlayInnové, renowned for her transformative leadership and cross-industrial expertise. With over two decades of experience, she is committed to enhancing the human experience by integrating strategic connection, courageous leadership, and collaborative innovation.
Engage us to enhance the human experience and evolve your organizations and teams today!
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415-523-0692
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