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Operation Ajax Is at an Inflection Point

The story is live. We’re seeking thoughtful partners to help complete it — and explore what comes next.
what we built so far

What We’ve Built So Far

So far, we’ve created a groundbreaking graphic novel that adapts real historical events using immersive visuals, journalism, and interactive design.

It’s won awards, been used in classrooms, and reached thousands of readers — and now it’s freely available online in beta form.

But we’re just getting started.

Where We're Going

We have two immediate goals. With your support, we can:
Step 1

Finish the Webcomic

Complete the final animation and sound for the second half of the book with reader feedback
Final polish to bring the full experience to life
Target
$50,000
Step 2

Grow the Movement

Hire a full time community manager to build and support our reader community
Translate the comic into additional languages
Launch educational pilot programs in classrooms
Create a free educational resource hub with character bios, declassified documents, and historical context
Begin development of future stories based on the Operation Ajax model — bringing other overlooked historical moments to life
Target
$100,000 – $250,000

How You Can Help

Choose the form of support that works best for you:
Donate

Every dollar helps us finish the web version and reach more readers. See our crowdfunding campaign for more information.

Share the Comic

Tell friends, students, colleagues, and networks.
 Post on social media. Send an email. Spread the word.

Share the Comic
Buy the Book

Support the project by picking up the printed edition or limited-run merch.

Partner with Us

Are you an educator, media partner, foundation, or funder?
 We’d love to explore ways to collaborate.

Refer Collaborators

We’re looking for translators, curriculum designers, community builders, and creative technologists.
 If you know someone who could help, send them our way.

whey it matter today

Future job opportunities

Once funds are raised, we will require the following professionals to make Operation Ajax grow.

Summary

Operation Ajax is seeking a dynamic, proactive Community Manager to be the heartbeat of our audience engagement. This person will foster dialogue with fans, field inquiries, promote the project across social platforms, and serve as a bridge between the public and the core team—ensuring high-value opportunities are surfaced to leadership.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow the project’s online presence (social media, Slack, Discord, etc.)
  • Respond to community questions, feedback, and fan engagement
  • Promote new updates, events, and releases through social channels
  • Identify and escalate high-value inquiries (potential funders, collaborators, press, etc.)
  • Track engagement metrics and community health
  • Coordinate with the broader team to keep messaging aligned

 

Ideal Qualifications

  • Experience in community management or social media marketing
  • Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
  • Familiarity with storytelling, comics, or media-driven communities
  • Self-starter with strong organizational instincts

 

Bonus Points

  • Fluency with AI content generation workflows
  • Passion for the subject matter
  • Connections and familiarity with Iranian American communities

Summary:
We’re looking for a high-level Strategist/Producer to help guide the next phase of Operation Ajax. This role requires a strategic thinker and doer—someone with experience scaling narrative-driven projects, forging partnerships, and unlocking new growth opportunities across entertainment, education, and tech.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise on overall project direction and growth strategy
  • Identify and vet potential partners (media, education, tech, nonprofit)
  • Help scope and prioritize future initiatives (e.g., expansion into new formats)
  • Serve as a thought partner to the founder on business development
  • Provide operational insight as needed
  • Potential to oversee 1 – 2 direct reports as needed
    • Community Manager
    • Fundraising Strategist

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Background in media, entertainment, publishing, or nonprofit strategy
  • Proven track record of launching or scaling complex creative projects
  • Strong network and ability to open doors to aligned partners
  • Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills

Bonus Points

  • Passion for the subject matter
  • Connections and familiarity with Iranian American communities

Summary:
Operation Ajax is building for the future. We’re seeking an experimental AI Creative Technologist to explore cutting-edge workflows that extend the storytelling universe, create promotional content, and help explore tools and workflows to produce future books or experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understanding and passion for ethics in AI / ethical models, etc
  • Prototype and test AI-based storytelling and design workflows (visuals, text, audio)
  • Collaborate with creative team to explore new formats and promotional assets
  • Help ideate and generate content for future narrative installments
  • Explore integrations with interactive or immersive formats

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Experience with generative AI tools (image, text, sound)
  • Background in storytelling, design, game dev, or media tech
  • Interest in narrative systems and speculative experimentation
  • Ability to balance technical curiosity with creative sensitivity

Bonus Points

  • Passion for the subject matter
  • Connections and familiarity with Iranian American communities

Summary:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented AI Researcher with a passion for truth-based storytelling. This role involves using AI-assisted tools to research historical and geopolitical content, contextualize the Operation Ajax universe, and support the development of new educational resources or storylines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct fact-based research on US covert operations and global political history
  • Summarize findings and provide insight to writers and designers
  • Vet AI outputs for accuracy and bias
  • Help develop and support future educational applications of the content
  • Collaborate on world-building for new stories grounded in reality

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Background in political science, history, or journalism
  • Familiarity with AI research tools and prompt engineering
  • Passion for truth-based media and narrative impact
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to factual integrity

Bonus Points

  • Passion for the subject matter
  • Connections and familiarity with Iranian American communities

Summary:

Operation Ajax is seeking an experienced fundraising advisor to help secure financial support for the next stage of development. This includes building relationships with donors, aligning with cause-based nonprofits, and helping structure a sustainable funding model rooted in education, impact, and cultural relevance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a fundraising strategy for the project
  • Identify and pursue grant opportunities and aligned philanthropists
  • Advise on potential 501(c)(3) partnerships or fiscal sponsorships
  • Support pitch materials and help craft funder narratives
  • Track and report on fundraising progress

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Background in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or donor relations
  • Strong network in education, media impact, or philanthropic circles
  • Experience structuring campaigns or funding pipelines for mission-driven work
  • Clear communicator with excellent storytelling instincts

Ready to Help?

Together, we can make sure the truth stays online.