Elyse Klaidman is the CEO and Co-Founder of X in a Box, LLC. After a 22 year career at Pixar Animation Studios, Elyse left in 2019 to found X in a Box and build the Story Xperiential program.  Through authentic real-world lessons, projects and programs designed in partnership with innovative companies, she and the team provide students with a deep understanding of how their passions and academic learnings intersect with the real world. Elyse is a leader, entrepreneur and life-long educator. Before starting at Pixar she worked as a teacher and gallery director. During 22 years at Pixar, Elyse developed, and over-saw programs and teams devoted to education, exhibitions and archives.