The Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a passion to bring joy and emotional connection through gaming.

Dani

Writer, creative visionary, operator. Scaled Twitch Ads to $1B in 3 years. Grew Amazon Kindle content 3× in 1 year. Developed the first consumer credit card purchasing system at Microsoft. 

CEO & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
ADVISOR

Former Executive Director, Open 3D Foundation (open source game engine development), and 25+ shipped titles including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Simpsons, Assassin's Creed, and Magic: The Gathering.

Sapna

INTERN

Narrative and Systems Designer. TTRPG developer, game reviewer, avid reader and writer.

Julian

ADVISOR

Chiara

AI expert, product leader, data-driven, empath. Head of Data Science & Engineering at Discord. AI Infrastructure at Meta. Monetization Product and Analytics at Twitch.

Joe

Engineering leader, platform architect. Shipped the invisible layer beneath games - multiplayer matchmaking, community, moderation, and compliance platforms for Xbox titles, the social engine behind Netflix Games, and the Ad Supply stack powering Twitch at scale.

ADVISOR

What does “Zisha” mean?

Studio Zisha takes its name from a traditional unglazed pottery technique from Yixing, where porous clay absorbs the tea it holds and becomes seasoned through repeated use. Human feelings are similar, shaped by every experience.

We design our games with that in mind. Player choices, boundaries, and desires shape the experience as it unfolds, and meaning grows through mutual interaction.