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Kino AI

YC S23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 4 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

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Kino is a collaborative video editing platform that enables real-time editing with AI-assisted content assembly and search capabilities. The software supports both human editors and autonomous agents, with features for finding moments via natural language, generating animated graphics, and sharing projects via shareable URLs.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)

Kino AI was founded in 2022 by Luke Igel.

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Luke IgelCo-FounderLuke Igel graduated from MIT in 2023 and has worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, SpaceX, Slack, and other technology organizations.
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Alexander WattsFounding Engineer
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Wesley Block
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Mathias BohnConsultantformer
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Steven SunOperationsformer

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What does Kino AI do?
Kino is a collaborative video editing platform that enables real-time editing with AI-assisted content assembly and search capabilities. The software supports both human editors and autonomous agents, with features for finding moments via natural language, generating animated graphics, and sharing projects via shareable URLs.
Who founded Kino AI?
Kino AI was founded by Luke Igel in 2022.
Who are Kino AI's investors?
Kino AI's investors include Moth Fund, Y Combinator.
Where is Kino AI headquartered?
Kino AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.