Co-founded by siblings Zander and Sarah Thiele, Setl is an experiential wellness company based in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Setl aims to enhance public wellness through a framework focused on approachability, accessibility, and entertainment. Utilizing advanced spatial audio and immersive visual technologies, such as 360-degree projection and virtual reality, Setl creates multisensory content designed to promote meaningful shifts in mental state. This innovative approach seeks to facilitate stress reduction, enhance emotional regulation, improve mood, and encourage relaxation and mindfulness among participants, ultimately fostering mental well-being through immersive artistic experiences.
A shared vision for change
Art empowers
"As the children of a drum-builder father and a dancer/music teacher mother, we have a profound appreciation for the healing power of art and music." - Zander Thiele
"In a world filled with constant challenges, we've often reflected on how we can contribute to a brighter future. We want to alleviate some of the pressure we all face. After all, when it comes to stress and overwhelm, even small moments of relief can make a difference. If we can help individuals find that relief, we believe we can collectively foster meaningful change—starting with the individual." - Sarah Thiele
Zander Thiele
Co-founder, CEO
PhD Mechanical Engineering, ex-Bird
A.k.a. Z
Hobbies: Fitness, choir, golf
Favorite Food: Peanut butter
Binge worthy: Lord of the Rings (extended editions)
Karaoke Song: "Rappers Delight (7 min version)" by The Sugarhill Gang
Celebrity Bestie: Hugh Jackman
A hardware product development leader with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA, Zander’s roles have spanned in-house and advisory capacities in both startup and established corporate environments. He built the hardware program management team for Bird Scooters, which managed design and development of 10+ vehicle programs with $M - $MM budgets and has experience building and leading globally-distributed teams.
As a choral singer, classical pianist, casual percussionist, and former competitive swing dancer, Zander considers music and the arts to be a powerful source of centering, well-being, and awe. Recognizing the overwhelming volume of stresses and sources of burnout in professional and personal life, Zander is passionate about channeling music and the arts to help.
Sarah Thiele
Co-founder, Chief Creative Officer
Composer, songwriter, producer
A.k.a. Rain Man
Hobbies: Billiards, Beat Saber
Favorite Food: Artichoke/Ice Cream
Binge worthy: GoT, Harry Potter, Pema Chödrön
Karaoke Song: "I Feel Good" by James Brown
Celebrity Bestie: Emily Blunt
With over 20 years in the entertainment arts; composer, producer, recording artist, and live performer Sarah Thiele is also a classically-trained pianist. Sarah’s songwriting, production, and musical artist work has been featured on networks including NBC, ABC, CBS, USA, MTV, CW, WB, Netflix, FX, Youtube TV, The UFC, and more. Sarah has provided coaching to artists on national competitions the Voice, American Idol, and X-Factor.
As a friend, a community member, and a mother, Sarah considers the well-being of those around her to be a top priority. As a performer, Sarah has long been attuned to the impact that music has on those who experience it. She regards the evolution of spatial audio and immersive technology at large to be an opportunity to seriously magnify the positive impacts of original music on humanity.
David Rodriguez
Founder @ 19 Audio, sound designer, re-recording mixer
Winner of 16 Emmy Awards and founder of Dolby Atmos-certified studio 19 Audio, David has over 25 years of experience as a sound supervisor, sound designer, and re-recording mixer and is an active member of the Academy of Television, Arts & Sciences. He has infused the power of sound into television, film, music, and media for some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Netflix, Amazon, Paramount +, The UFC, Warner Bros, CW, FS1, UFC, Universal, NBC, CBS, and more.
Rey Luna
Head of Finance, ex-Wheels (Exit) / ex-Plunge
Founding partner of Denver-based Peak Beverage Inc. and former graduate student at CU Denver, Rey is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the Tech, CPG, E-Commerce, and Hardware sectors. He has held critical finance roles in self-funded companies and companies that have raised over $140M in funding. Rey has helped companies grow from pre-revenue to over $100M in annualized revenue and has provided key financial leadership through a successful exit.
Lisa Wimberger
Founder & CEO @ Neurosculpting Institute
Founder of the Neurosculpting® Institute and co-founder of the NeuroPraxis App, Lisa holds a Masters Degree in Education, a Foundations Certification in NeuroLeadership, and Certificates in Medical Neuroscience, Visual Perception, and the Brain, and Neurobiology. She is a 7-time author of neuroplasticity and stress management books, including NEW BELIEFS, NEW BRAIN: Free Yourself from Stress and Fear, and NEUROSCULPTING: A Whole-Brain Approach to Heal Trauma, Rewrite Limiting Beliefs, and Find Wholeness.
Christopher Crescitelli
Founder @ MetaCities + Dreamland
Christopher has been an award-winning creative artist, writer, producer, and director for over 35 years. His creative collaborations cover the spectrum of artistic expression from film, television, animation, and theatrical projects to newly emerging VR, AR, and metaverse experiences. With MetaCities, Christopher has launched the world’s first cross platform metaverse network focused on creating digital twins in collaboration with local, state, and federal governments. As the founder of Dreamland, Christopher has spearheaded numerous entertainment technology projects for Fortune 500 brands and companies.