Laila Mahmud is a PR and communications leader with 15+ years at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and culture. She leads external communications for Autodesk Media & Entertainment, shaping strategy across film, TV, games, and cloud-based production with a focus on AI, emerging technology, and human-centered storytelling. Her career includes leading breakout campaigns at STARZ, including the POWER franchise (the network’s most-watched series) and OUTLANDER, and at Twitch, where she championed creator communities, fandom culture, and underserved voices. A lifelong entertainment enthusiast, she brings a fan’s perspective to the forces reshaping modern culture.