Our Story

Empowering
Every Creator

We're on a mission to democratize content creation and help every creator build a sustainable, thriving business in the digital economy.

Our Mission

To democratize content creation by providing creators with AI-powered tools that amplify their creativity and accelerate their success.

Our Vision

A world where every creator has the tools, knowledge, and support they need to build sustainable businesses and share their unique voice with the world.

Our Purpose

We believe creativity should be limitless. By removing technical barriers and providing intelligent automation, we free creators to focus on what matters most.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Creator-First

Every decision we make starts with asking: 'How does this help creators succeed?' We're not just building tools; we're empowering dreams.

Innovation

We push the boundaries of what's possible with AI and technology, always staying ahead of the curve to give creators competitive advantages.

Community

We believe in the power of community. Our platform connects creators, fosters collaboration, and builds lasting relationships.

Trust & Safety

We're committed to building a safe, inclusive platform where all creators can thrive, regardless of their background or experience level.

Global Impact

We're democratizing content creation worldwide, breaking down barriers and giving everyone the tools to share their unique voice.

Excellence

We set high standards for ourselves and our platform, constantly iterating and improving to deliver exceptional experiences.

Our Impact

Numbers that tell our story

1st
AI-Native Platform
First truly AI-native social media suite
25+
Beta Testers
Early access creators testing platform
3
Founding Team
Experienced creators and developers
Q2 2025
Target Launch
Planned public release date
Multi-Platform
Publishing
One tool for all social platforms
24/7
Development
Continuously building and improving

Meet the Founders

The team behind Kayso's vision

Shane Atkins

Co-Founder & CEO

Shane brings over a billion views of social media experience and deep technical development expertise. Pepperdine University alumnus with a passion for AI-powered content creation. Previously built and scaled multiple social media campaigns that achieved viral success, giving him unique insights into what drives engagement and audience growth.

Expertise

  • Social Media Strategy
  • Content Virality
  • AI Technology
  • Product Development

Achievements

  • 1B+ social media views generated
  • Pepperdine University graduate
  • Expert in viral content strategy

Gino Darke

Co-Founder & COO

Gino is a strategic operations leader with experience across multiple high-growth companies. Currently Strategic Advisor at Fioment, working on revolutionary SmartRAP technology in the $350B+ wearable performance tech market. Previously held key roles at Aerotek, Stratus, and RDN Inc., including Department of Defense contract work analyzing housing markets across the U.S.

Expertise

  • Strategic Operations
  • Business Development
  • Market Analysis
  • Capital Strategy

Achievements

  • Strategic Advisor at Fioment
  • DOD contract market analysis expert
  • Multi-company operations experience

Dylan Leonte

Co-Founder & CMO

Dylan is a content creation powerhouse and former member of Nelkboys, one of the most successful content creator groups. His YouTube gaming content achieved the #1 most viewed gaming video of 2023, with over 7 million subscribers. His deep understanding of viral content mechanics and audience psychology makes him invaluable in crafting Kayso's content strategy.

Expertise

  • Viral Content Creation
  • YouTube Strategy
  • Gaming Content
  • Audience Engagement

Achievements

  • Former Nelkboys member
  • #1 viewed gaming video of 2023
  • 7M+ YouTube subscribers

Our Journey

From idea to global platform

2024 Q1

The Vision

Three creators frustrated with complex content tools decide to build the first truly AI-native social media platform.

2024 Q2

Core Development

Built foundational AI architecture and began developing multi-platform content generation capabilities.

2024 Q3

Alpha Testing

Internal testing of AI content generation and cross-platform publishing with small creator group.

2024 Q4

Platform Architecture

Developed scalable backend infrastructure and integrated advanced AI models for content optimization.

2025 Q1

Beta Development

Currently building user dashboard, onboarding flow, and preparing for limited beta release.

2025 Q2

Beta Launch (Target)

Planned limited beta release with select creators to test and refine core features.

2025 Q3

Public Release (Target)

Target public launch with full feature set and multi-platform publishing capabilities.

2025 Q4

Scale & Growth (Target)

Focus on user acquisition, feature expansion, and establishing market presence.

Building in Public

Transparent development of the future of content creation

Pre-Launch Development

Currently in active development phase, building core AI infrastructure and user experience.

Creator-Led Vision

Built by creators who understand the pain points of current content creation workflows.

AI-First Approach

Purpose-built for the AI era, not retrofitting old tools with AI features.

Join Our Story

Be part of the creator economy revolution. Whether you're a creator, investor, or just passionate about our mission, we'd love to connect.