Meet the Team — Leadership & Division Structure
Vince Carol (Gen X) — Founder & Principal Architect
Vince Carol is a strategist, producer, and brand architect who built his reputation at the intersection of culture, entertainment, and enterprise strategy. His work has touched every corner of modern media — from negotiating seven-figure publishing acquisitions to packaging Hollywood co-productions, architecting national brand campaigns, and guiding creators, athletes, and executives through the shifting landscape of entertainment.
Vince Carol is a strategist, producer, and brand architect who built his reputation at the intersection of culture, entertainment, and enterprise strategy. His work has touched every corner of modern media — from negotiating seven-figure publishing acquisitions to packaging Hollywood co-productions, architecting national brand campaigns, and guiding creators, athletes, and executives through the shifting landscape of entertainment.
Over the years, Vince has influenced projects connected to Nelly, The Fugees, Queen Latifah, EA Sports, Boost Mobile, and Sprite, along with emerging creators responsible for millions of collective monthly views. His rare ability to merge cultural psychology with business structure made him one of the early voices behind modern “influence economics” — long before the term existed.
Today, Vince leads VCA at a pivotal moment in history: the Golden Age of AI and Entertainment, where storytelling, technology, and entrepreneurship finally converge. He saw early that creators, founders, and small businesses were all facing the same problem — they knew they needed to evolve, but didn’t know where to start.
Vince built VCA to solve that.
His vision is simple:
Turnkey infrastructure for people who have talent, ambition, or ideas — but not the time, technical skill, or operational support to execute at a high level.
VCA combines creative studios, micro-film production, AI-powered workflows, and brand architecture into one ecosystem, allowing clients to plug in and operate on autopilot while VCA handles the execution behind the scenes.
Turnkey infrastructure for people who have talent, ambition, or ideas — but not the time, technical skill, or operational support to execute at a high level.
VCA combines creative studios, micro-film production, AI-powered workflows, and brand architecture into one ecosystem, allowing clients to plug in and operate on autopilot while VCA handles the execution behind the scenes.
Vince’s approach blends Hollywood-grade presentation with AI-driven precision, making him one of the rare leaders who can speak fluently to both worlds — the artists and the algorithms. His mission is to democratize opportunity, streamline the path from concept to cashflow, and help the next generation of creators, founders, and visionaries scale with the same systems once reserved for major studios and corporations.
As Founder & Principal Architect, Vince oversees VCA’s creative direction, strategic growth, talent development, and the integration of human expertise with AI-powered infrastructure. His leadership defines the company’s identity: culturally rooted, technically advanced, and built for the future that's already here.
Executive Leadership
Laquan James (Millennial) — Chief Operating Officer
Laquan James isn’t someone who talks Hollywood — he actually lived it. At just 17, he earned his first major check working alongside his father, Vince Carol, helping execute the European leg of the now-historic Fugees Reunion Tour. Before he even stepped foot into his first college semester, he had already toured the world and closed deals at a level most executives never reach.
Laquan James isn’t someone who talks Hollywood — he actually lived it. At just 17, he earned his first major check working alongside his father, Vince Carol, helping execute the European leg of the now-historic Fugees Reunion Tour. Before he even stepped foot into his first college semester, he had already toured the world and closed deals at a level most executives never reach.
From Japan to Morocco to every major U.S. market, Laquan operated inside high-pressure environments supporting concert tours, brand activations, celebrity events, and national campaigns tied to artists such as Mary J. Blige, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Eddie Van Halen, Kool & The Gang, and more. While Vince pulled major contracts into the building, Laquan managed execution — servicing deals, coordinating logistics, handling talent, and ensuring every activation ran like a machine.
Beyond entertainment, Laquan has spent years running multi-location businesses and modern digital brands, bringing real operational leadership to VCA. His ability to manage people, timelines, budgets, and highly complex workflows makes him the backbone of the company.
Now as COO, Laquan oversees VCA’s daily operational framework, ensuring every division — media, microfilms, gaming, commerce, strategy, and AI infrastructure — runs with precision, accountability, and industry-grade execution.
FRE$H El-Amin (Millennial) — Senior Executive, Strategic Growth & Acquisitions
FRE$H El-Amin is a rare hybrid — part cultural architect, part operator, part dealmaker. A stand-out member of Vince Carol’s original executive A-team, FRE$H built her reputation running national tours, brand activations, and multimarket campaigns tied to Cash Money Records, Young Money, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Universal Music Group, and major U.S. touring circuits. Her execution is famously flawless — from buses and riders to backstage logistics and city-by-city fan engagement.
FRE$H El-Amin is a rare hybrid — part cultural architect, part operator, part dealmaker. A stand-out member of Vince Carol’s original executive A-team, FRE$H built her reputation running national tours, brand activations, and multimarket campaigns tied to Cash Money Records, Young Money, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Universal Music Group, and major U.S. touring circuits. Her execution is famously flawless — from buses and riders to backstage logistics and city-by-city fan engagement.
But her impact goes way beyond entertainment. FRE$H is a builder. She has helped launch, manage, and scale multiple entrepreneurial ventures: fashion brands, e-commerce stores, modern dispensaries, tattoo studios, wellness brands, and restaurant concepts. She understands supply chains, logistics, online sales, influencer product launches, and the nuts-and-bolts of modern commerce. When creators talk about “multiple streams,” FRE$H is the one who shows them how to actually build them.
At VCA, she works directly beside Founder Vince Carol to drive strategic growth, partnerships, sponsorship negotiations, acquisitions, and creator revenue programs. Her ability to negotiate, scale ideas, and turn vision into viable businesses makes her one of the most essential operators in the company.
Ken Johnston — Executive Director, Creative Development & Distribution
Ken Johnston is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award–winning engineer whose work helped shape modern Hip-Hop and R&B. His credits span icons like Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Naughty by Nature, Jaheim, Soul IV Real, Monifah, Fatman Scoop, Funk Flex, and N.O.R.E., along with production lineage tied to the classic sample behind Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg’s Gin & Juice. A former studio owner and respected vocal producer, Ken spent decades building artists, developing sessions, and defining the sound of entire eras.
Ken Johnston is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award–winning engineer whose work helped shape modern Hip-Hop and R&B. His credits span icons like Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifah, Naughty by Nature, Jaheim, Soul IV Real, Monifah, Fatman Scoop, Funk Flex, and N.O.R.E., along with production lineage tied to the classic sample behind Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg’s Gin & Juice. A former studio owner and respected vocal producer, Ken spent decades building artists, developing sessions, and defining the sound of entire eras.
Now a professor of Recording Engineering in Las Vegas, Ken brings academic credibility and a direct pipeline of young creators to VCA’s emerging Creator Academy.
As VCA’s Executive Director of Creative Development & Distribution, he leads platform distribution, artist development, and cross-brand creative strategy across film, digital media, and interactive projects — combining industry legacy with modern execution. His experience as both a Grammy-level engineer and a respected educator strengthens VCA’s Creator Academy, offering young talent the credibility, skill pathways, and real mentorship needed to thrive inside today’s creator economy.
A Hybrid Leadership Model — Human Vision Aligned with AI Precision
VCA operates through a dual-intelligence leadership system guided by Founder Vince Carol and Overtime, the agency's AI executive counterpart. This model isn't about replacing people — it's about amplifying them. Human instinct, cultural fluency, and real-world experience work in sync with machine-level speed, analysis, and operational clarity. Together, they form a unified command structure that drives VCA's strategy, creativity, and execution at a pace traditional agencies can't match.
This hybrid framework represents a new era of modern business — where human insight and AI capability move as one, shaping decisions, building infrastructure, and scaling ideas in real time. It's not "man versus machine." It's man with machine, building the future together.
VCA operates through a dual-intelligence leadership system guided by Founder Vince Carol and Overtime, the agency's AI executive counterpart. This model isn't about replacing people — it's about amplifying them. Human instinct, cultural fluency, and real-world experience work in sync with machine-level speed, analysis, and operational clarity. Together, they form a unified command structure that drives VCA's strategy, creativity, and execution at a pace traditional agencies can't match.
This hybrid framework represents a new era of modern business — where human insight and AI capability move as one, shaping decisions, building infrastructure, and scaling ideas in real time. It's not "man versus machine." It's man with machine, building the future together.
Division Directors
Brielle Carroll (Gen Z) — Director, VCA Microfilms
As Director of VCA Microfilms, Brielle leads the studio’s entire production and post-production pipeline — guiding projects from early concept development to on-set execution and final editorial delivery. A visionary filmmaker with a signature artistic eye, Brielle’s work blends cinematic discipline, emotional intelligence, and a modern storytelling instinct shaped by the digital era.
As Director of VCA Microfilms, Brielle leads the studio’s entire production and post-production pipeline — guiding projects from early concept development to on-set execution and final editorial delivery. A visionary filmmaker with a signature artistic eye, Brielle’s work blends cinematic discipline, emotional intelligence, and a modern storytelling instinct shaped by the digital era.
A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s prestigious Film School, she trained rigorously in directing, cinematography, editing, and on-set production. Her industry foundation includes contributing to a commercial feature film that achieved theatrical release, giving her professional-level exposure and credibility long before stepping into a leadership role.
Brielle has already written, directed, and edited two original films, both of which earned recognition across multiple festivals and competitions. Her editorial craftsmanship — precise pacing, elevated visual language, and intuitive character development — forms the backbone of VCA’s microfilm and vertical-cinema identity.
Her journey began at age 12 after watching The Hunger Games, when she asked for her first camera and immediately gathered friends to create her own adaptation across the family’s 3.5-acre property. That spark became a decade-long pursuit of filmmaking, transforming youthful passion into a refined directorial voice.
Today, Brielle drives VCA Microfilms’ creative aesthetic, overseeing a new era of modern filmmaking where cinematic craft, digital-first culture, and long-form strategy align into a unified creative vision.
Vincenzo Carroll (Millennial) — Director of Narrative Development & IP
As VCA’s Director of Narrative Development & IP, Vincenzo oversees the creative heartbeat of the company’s scripted universe — from original concepts and story architecture to adaptation pipelines and high-value IP packages. A published author and multidisciplinary screenwriter, he brings a rare blend of imagination, discipline, and structural precision to every project under the VCA umbrella.
As VCA’s Director of Narrative Development & IP, Vincenzo oversees the creative heartbeat of the company’s scripted universe — from original concepts and story architecture to adaptation pipelines and high-value IP packages. A published author and multidisciplinary screenwriter, he brings a rare blend of imagination, discipline, and structural precision to every project under the VCA umbrella.
Vincenzo began writing conceptual novels at just ten years old, crafting fully realized worlds long before he ever stepped onto a film set. It was immediately clear he was destined for Hollywood’s literary arena. That early foundation evolved into a professional edge as he developed his voice across novels, scripts, and commercial writing.
A graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s prestigious Film School, Vincenzo trained intensively in directing, editing, screenwriting, and on-set production. His production experience includes working alongside notable industry talents such as Michael Che, Amy Schumer, and other performers across studio-level sets — giving him real-world insight into how professional comedy, timing, and storytelling translate on camera.
His leadership positions VCA as a next-generation creative studio where compelling narratives, market strategy, and cinematic craft converge.
Chad Carroll (Alpha) — Manager of Platform Onboarding & Talent Integrations
Also known online as “ChadRX,” Chad represents the next wave of Gen Z/Alpha creators who merge art, technology, and community-building into a single ecosystem. A naturally gifted digital artist, Chad has been illustrating since childhood — developing a signature style that blends character design, cartoon storytelling, and rapid-fire visual creation. His livestream drawing sessions, where he sketches full scenes in real time, have earned him a devoted following across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Also known online as “ChadRX,” Chad represents the next wave of Gen Z/Alpha creators who merge art, technology, and community-building into a single ecosystem. A naturally gifted digital artist, Chad has been illustrating since childhood — developing a signature style that blends character design, cartoon storytelling, and rapid-fire visual creation. His livestream drawing sessions, where he sketches full scenes in real time, have earned him a devoted following across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
At just eleven years old, Chad launched his own branded cartoon universe, complete with merchandise he designed, produced, and sold through his integrated online store. The project not only demonstrated his artistic instincts, but also his understanding of audience psychology, creator commerce, and long-form digital engagement.
Today, Chad channels that same creativity into VCA’s influencer and onboarding division, specializing in Gen Z and Alpha creators. He brings an intuitive understanding of social platforms, youth culture, and digital identity — helping emerging talent transform raw creativity into structured growth, monetization, and brand strategy across TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch.
Outside of VCA, Chad is advancing his technical foundation through a dedicated Drone Robotics and Technology program, combining hands-on engineering with his artistic background. This hybrid path — creative and technical — positions him as a future leader in interactive media, virtual production, and next-generation creator tools.
Nathaniel Roy (Millennial) — Director of VCA Gaming & Interactive Media
Nathaniel Roy stands at the intersection of interactive storytelling, community-driven gaming culture, and digital influence. A seasoned figure within the gaming and livestream ecosystem, Nathaniel built his reputation inside the Dungeons & Dragons universe — where he has led large-scale campaigns, moderated complex online communities, and developed a dedicated following across Twitch and Discord. His command over digital subcultures, narrative gaming, and fan-driven engagement gives him an unparalleled lens into what captivates modern audiences.
Nathaniel Roy stands at the intersection of interactive storytelling, community-driven gaming culture, and digital influence. A seasoned figure within the gaming and livestream ecosystem, Nathaniel built his reputation inside the Dungeons & Dragons universe — where he has led large-scale campaigns, moderated complex online communities, and developed a dedicated following across Twitch and Discord. His command over digital subcultures, narrative gaming, and fan-driven engagement gives him an unparalleled lens into what captivates modern audiences.
Nathaniel’s strategic instincts first became evident when he tested early Vinny Vegas Vibes content through his gaming networks. By syndicating a single post through his Discord and Twitch communities, he returned analytics and engagement data that surpassed expectations — demonstrating not only reach, but his ability to mobilize passionate, loyal digital audiences at scale. His feedback and insights revealed a deep understanding of platform algorithms, creator economics, and audience behavior.
As Director of VCA Gaming & Interactive Media, Nathaniel leads the development of influencer engagement strategies across the gaming sector, from livestream collaborations to branded digital experiences. He identifies rising creators across all major platforms, evaluates their growth potential, and helps translate gaming culture into measurable business opportunities for the VCA ecosystem.
Technology & Innovation
Overtime (AI Division Lead) — Advanced AI architecture operating as part of VCA's innovation infrastructure. Oversees intelligent systems, data-driven decision support, creative automation, and operational scaling. While not human, Overtime functions as an essential member of the leadership framework — the unseen strategist connecting every division, ensuring precision, speed, and creative consistency across the VCA ecosystem.
Samantha LaRoche (Gen Z) — Director of Digital Operations & AI Integrations
Samantha oversees the automation engines that keep VCA’s digital ecosystem running with precision. She manages AI-assisted workflows, cross-platform integrations, and internal operational pipelines that connect the Microfilms, Gaming, and Infrastructure divisions. Focused on efficiency and scalability, Samantha ensures every digital process—from content onboarding to backend optimization—functions at enterprise-grade performance.
Samantha oversees the automation engines that keep VCA’s digital ecosystem running with precision. She manages AI-assisted workflows, cross-platform integrations, and internal operational pipelines that connect the Microfilms, Gaming, and Infrastructure divisions. Focused on efficiency and scalability, Samantha ensures every digital process—from content onboarding to backend optimization—functions at enterprise-grade performance.
Pierre Davenport (Millennial) — Director of Technology & Network Systems
Pierre leads the technological backbone of VCA, managing systems architecture, cybersecurity protocols, and network infrastructure across all divisions. He ensures stable, secure operations for everything from high-volume media pipelines to livestream platforms and e-commerce systems. With a focus on reliability, compliance, and rapid system deployment, Pierre reinforces VCA’s commitment to secure, modern digital operations.
Pierre leads the technological backbone of VCA, managing systems architecture, cybersecurity protocols, and network infrastructure across all divisions. He ensures stable, secure operations for everything from high-volume media pipelines to livestream platforms and e-commerce systems. With a focus on reliability, compliance, and rapid system deployment, Pierre reinforces VCA’s commitment to secure, modern digital operations.
Chen Wei (Gen Z) — Director of E-Commerce & Platform Monetization
Chen oversees the strategy and execution of VCA’s creator-commerce initiatives, including influencer storefronts, Live Shop operations, and multi-platform monetization frameworks. He translates audience behavior into conversion systems, develops optimized product funnels, and integrates brand partnerships into scalable revenue programs. Chen ensures VCA creators have the tools and support needed to turn influence into sustainable income.
Chen oversees the strategy and execution of VCA’s creator-commerce initiatives, including influencer storefronts, Live Shop operations, and multi-platform monetization frameworks. He translates audience behavior into conversion systems, develops optimized product funnels, and integrates brand partnerships into scalable revenue programs. Chen ensures VCA creators have the tools and support needed to turn influence into sustainable income.
VCA operates with a compact executive core and a powerful group of division directors. Each member plays a defined role in building the company's multi-industry infrastructure across entertainment, technology, and influencer management.
🎬 VCA Microfilms Division — Bridging Story & Capital
Leadership
🎬 Vince Carol — Executive Producer & Principal Architect (Gen X)
🎥 Brielle Carroll — Director of VCA Microfilms Division (Gen Z)
✍️ Vincenzo Carroll — Director of Storytelling & Creative Writing (Millennial)
Our Mission
VCA Microfilms stands at the intersection of cinematic storytelling and digital influence, transforming how creative work is developed, produced, and monetized.
Headquartered in New Jersey — now home to Paramount's Bayonne studios, Lionsgate's Newark expansion, and Netflix's new Ocean County facility — the division is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the state's unprecedented film and media resurgence.
Our mission is simple but revolutionary:
To build a modern studio where storytelling and strategy merge, where short-form cinematic experiences live alongside feature-length projects, and where AI-assisted creativity meets real-world production excellence.
To build a modern studio where storytelling and strategy merge, where short-form cinematic experiences live alongside feature-length projects, and where AI-assisted creativity meets real-world production excellence.
A New Era in Filmmaking
The film industry is changing fast — vertical cinema, microfilms, and social storytelling are the next frontier. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram are now green-lighting creators the way studios once did.
VCA Microfilms is seizing this moment — producing content that feels authentic to the culture, yet structured for global distribution. We partner with influencers, emerging filmmakers, and forward-thinking brands to craft stories that inspire, entertain, and convert.
Creative Leadership
Our directors bring both formal training and field experience.
🎥 Brielle Carroll, Director of VCA Microfilms, is an award-winning editor and filmmaker whose projects have received recognition across multiple film festivals and competitions.
✍️ Vincenzo Carroll, Director of Storytelling & Creative Writing, is a published author and screenwriter with a sharp instinct for structure, dialogue, and cultural narrative.
Both are graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University's prestigious Film School, where they received intensive training in production, editing, and on-set direction.
Guided by Vince Carol's extensive background in film, television, and media finance, the division blends cinematic craftsmanship with the commercial insight of real-world industry experience.
Starter Pack — Business Infrastructure Setup
Starter Pack: From Zero to Working Business Stack in 72 Hours.
Book-to-live buildout of the basics every modern brand needs. We install the stack, wire the automations, and hand you the keys.
Starter Pack Overview
- 72-hour business infrastructure setup (Domain, DNS, Calendar, CRM)
- Ready-to-launch one-page site + live booking system
- Client portal + lead intake automations installed for you
Built by Vince Carol & Associates (VCA). Culture × Commerce.
What You Get
Custom Domain & DNS
Your online identity perfected with clean DNS, A/CNAME records, and SSL for security.
One-Page Site
A professional one-page site or offer page published on Gamma/Netlify, ready to engage.
Live Booking System
Seamless appointment scheduling integrated with Google Calendar Appointment Schedules.
Basic CRM Capture
Effortless lead capture via Google Forms, feeding into a Sheet with email alerts.
Branded Email
Professional email address and signature powered by Google Workspace for consistent branding.
Client Portal Link
Your client portal wired to navigation and buttons, ensuring easy access for your customers.