CodeBaby

Where Human Connection Meets Intelligent Technology

At CodeBaby, we’re redefining AI with emotionally intelligent digital humans designed to support, scale, and humanize how the world learns, heals, and interacts. Meet the people, principles, and purpose behind our mission to build tech that feels personal—and makes a difference.

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Codebaby: CodeBaby Makes the Power of Conversational AI Accessible to Everyone with its Expanded Product Tiers

CodeBaby is making conversational AI more accessible than ever with its expanded product tiers! Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, our solutions are designed to fit your needs—bringing engaging, human-like interactions to every industry. Discover how CodeBaby is

Trend Watch: Agentic AI

Or what we’ll call “The Recipe” vs. “The Chef” You’d be hard-pressed to find an End of 2024 wrap-up article that didn’t point to Agentic AI as THE hot AI topic of 2025 (Our content was no exception). Add on

Trend Watch: Agentic AI

Agentic AI is poised to be 2025’s big AI trend, trading “the recipe” (workflow-based tools) for “the chef” (dynamic autonomy). Rather than following a predefined script, AI agents can adapt, pivot, and even improvise to achieve a goal. They’re not

Press Release – Feb. 4, 2025 – CodeBaby Secures Groundbreaking Patent for Natural Language Avatar System

CodeBaby, a leader in conversational AI and interactive technologies, is proud to announce the granting of a new patent for its innovative Natural Language Avatar System. This milestone marks a significant step forward in creating lifelike, interactive avatars that deliver

CodeBaby: Local startup making an impact on the healthcare industry (TMJ4 – Milwaukee)

TMJ4's Stephanie Brown talks with our own Norrie Daroga about our work with Father Bill Johnson in bringing health care to rural areas of the Dominican Republic. Watch the Steph Connects segment from TMJ4.

Codebaby: A tech startup making its mark in AI (TMJ4 – Milwaukee)

TMJ4's Stephanie Brown talks with our own Norrie Daroga... and Santa! Stephanie and Norrie talk about what CodeBaby has ahead in 2025 and how their technology is changing the way people access AI technology. Watch the Steph Connects segment from

Codebaby, is leading the way in integrating avatars across nearly every industry. Norrie Daroga and his team have created avatars that serve as sources of information, solutions, and entertainment. 

Codebaby, is leading the way in integrating avatars across nearly every industry. Norrie Daroga and his team have created avatars that serve as sources of information, solutions, and entertainment. 

Codebaby, is leading the way in integrating avatars across nearly every industry. Norrie Daroga and his team have created avatars that serve as sources of information, solutions, and entertainment. 

Codebaby, is leading the way in integrating avatars across nearly every industry. Norrie Daroga and his team have created avatars that serve as sources of information, solutions, and entertainment. 

Codebaby, is leading the way in integrating avatars across nearly every industry. Norrie Daroga and his team have created avatars that serve as sources of information, solutions, and entertainment. 

Codebaby, is leading the way in integrating avatars across nearly every industry. Norrie Daroga and his team have created avatars that serve as sources of information, solutions, and entertainment. 

A Story of Innovation: The Evolution of CodeBaby

Our story begins in 2012, when Norrie Daroga, a leader in elder care marketing, and Mark Stephen Meadows, an innovator who had literally written the book on avatars, joined forces to create Geppetto Avatars. Their mission? To make technology more human—functional, interactive, and compassionate. By 2015, they gained access to the cutting-edge IBM Watson AI platform, launching a fully interactive virtual health assistant that set new standards for patient engagement across North America. While Mark has since moved on to pursue new ventures, Norrie remains at the helm, pushing innovation forward.


But the roots of CodeBaby go back even further. Founded in 2001 by two visionary doctors in Canada, CodeBaby revolutionized how businesses engaged with their audiences. With proprietary animation tools and a deep understanding of emotional engagement, CodeBaby created beautifully animated tutorials and interactive experiences for Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, finance, eCommerce, and beyond. By combining storytelling, gaming expertise, and emotional intelligence, CodeBaby helped businesses captivate audiences and drive meaningful connections.

In 2016, Geppetto Avatars—by then operating as idAvatars—acquired CodeBaby. The integration of CodeBaby’s animation tools with idAvatars’ advanced AI technology marked the beginning of something special: a seamless blend of empathy, technology, and engagement. Recognizing the strength of CodeBaby’s legacy and innovation, the company proudly embraced the name CodeBaby moving forward.


Today, CodeBaby is a leader in creating real-time, animated 3D avatars that humanize AI and make interactions engaging, dynamic, and emotionally intelligent. We’ve modernized our proprietary tools to meet the demands of today’s industries—whether it’s healthcare, education, retail, or customer service. But our mission remains the same: to put a friendly, empathetic face on technology and connect people to the services they need.


From our early days to now, CodeBaby continues to redefine what’s possible with avatars and AI—one conversation at a time.

Our Ethos

At CodeBaby, we’re redefining what it means to be human in the digital age. We build AI that empowers people — not replaces them — because real connection can’t be faked, and trust can’t be bought.

Our digital humans are designed with intention: relatable, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in respect for authenticity. We choose not to create deepfakes or hyper-photorealistic replicas. Instead, we deliver avatars that build real bridges between people and technology, helping organizations scale impact without sacrificing trust.

Ethics aren’t an afterthought at CodeBaby — they’re built into every decision we make. We believe in leading with transparency, using technology to serve communities, and staying true to a higher standard even as innovation moves faster than ever.

When you choose CodeBaby, you’re choosing a partner who stands for more than capability. You’re choosing purpose, responsibility, and a future where technology enhances humanity instead of eroding it.

Our Leadership Team

Norrie Daroga
President & Founder

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Michelle Collins
CRO

Mary McFadden
COO

Kreshnik Gashi
Fractional CTO

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Bill Grindle
Fractional CMO

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Tomas Moreno-Bunge
Fractional CFO

Alexa Scheckel
Creative Director

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