MAIN CHARACTERS
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PADDY
FOUNDER & CEO
As boss of the company, Paddy carries not only the responsibility for keeping the venture afloat, but also the weight of the world on his shoulders.
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DOUG
FOUNDER & CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Doug is a tell-it-like-it is Northerner with a down to earth sense of humour which belies his deep engineering skill and knowledge.
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ANNA
FOUNDER & CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Based in LA, Anna is the glamorous public face of the company. High energy, and unpredictable, she is always conceiving of the latest scheme to promote the brand on social media.
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JAMES
RESEARCH CHEMIST
Like a British officer from WW2, James is amiable and easy-going and able to bring humour to any stressful situation. A kind of Micheal Palin of the chemistry world.
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ROSS
TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER
As team leader, Ross likes to try to keep things positive. Though he may not be the world’s most exuberant character, his job is to keep the team motivated.
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BILLY
BRAND AMBASSADOR
The pet dog of Chief Marketing Officer Anna, Yorkshire Terrier Billy isn’t just a regular visitor to the factory - he’s increasingly being groomed as the furry face of the Zero brand.
SUPPORTING CAST
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MATT
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
As head of the business and sales side of the company, Matt is the first to admit that he’s not as nerdy as the rest of them. He spends most of his time feeling nervous about keeping the company afloat.
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CAMERON
RESEARCH CHEMIST
A natural cynic with a dry wit, Cameron can always be relied on to bring an alternate humorous perspective on situations, problems and other colleagues.
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OLLIE
HEAD OF CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION
With his ginger hair and glasses, Ollie is the quintessential nerd. His social awkwardness disguises his incredible intelligence and skill at controlling and programming machines.
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JANE
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
Like a mother hen, Jane likes to keep a watchful, caring eye on the team. She is ultimately responsible for telling members of the team they have been made redundant, a task that sits heavily on her shoulders.
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SERGIO
CHIEF CHEMIST
A near genius level nerd, Sergio leads the team of chemists. They all respect him, though they often struggle to understand him due to his thick South American accent.
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LIZA
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
A recent graduate, Liza is one of the newer members of the chemistry team. She is actually hoping to become a journalist, and as such sometimes helps CMO Anna with her marketing videos.