Dear Captions Team,
If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that we’re living in a golden age of storytelling—and Captions is giving creators the tools to thrive in it.
As someone who’s spent years building passionate communities around creative tools and technology, I’m fired up by the opportunity to launch and lead community strategy at Captions. I bring a strong track record of shaping online spaces, scaling programs, and creating belonging around content and creativity. And beyond that, I live and breathe video. I shoot on vintage Super8 film for fun, and I’ve recently been experimenting with blending that analog magic with AI—creating hybrid videos that pair grainy nostalgia with next-gen tools like Runway, Pika, and, of course, Captions.
In my past roles, I’ve managed creator communities from the ground up, launched ambassador and incentive programs, organized meetups and roundtables, and built meaningful partnerships with users who eventually became evangelists. I know how to strike the balance between scrappy experimentation and scalable systems. I’ve worked closely with product and support teams to funnel community insights into real improvements. And I’m just as comfortable hosting a live AMA or creating a Discord onboarding flow as I am crafting a newsletter or moderating a Reddit thread.
What excites me most about Captions is the sheer energy and creativity of your user base—and the blank slate for community. You’ve built something remarkable. I’d love to help make sure your users feel connected, valued, and inspired every step of the way.
Let’s make something amazing together.
Warmly,
Tom Diederich
The Diederich Journal 