Kuli
YC X26San Francisco, US · 1 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
Kuli is an AI-powered tool for marketing teams that automates creator discovery, campaign analysis, and content monitoring. It searches across millions of posts to identify performance patterns, track competitor campaigns, and find similar creators based on aesthetic and audience fit.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
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Michael Hodarain𝕏Co-FounderMichael Hodara leads AI and data science as cofounder and CEO of Kuli, a creator marketing platform. Previously at Aircall, he built machine learning systems to optimize marketing spend, and studied at EPFL where he led a student consulting organization.
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Jonathan HassaninCo-Founder and GTM leadJonathan Hassan spent six years at KPMG working on M&A transactions for major clients, then moved into a sales and operations role at Kuli, a creator marketing platform.
Investors · 1
Competitors · 7
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Upfluence35 shared keywordsUpfluence is an AI-powered influencer marketing platform that lets ecommerce brands discover creators, run and manage campaigns, track sales and ROI, and pay creators in one system. It integrates with tools like Shopify, WooCommerce, Klaviyo, and Amazon, and includes an AI co-pilot called Jaice that recommends creators and drafts outreach.
Modash34 shared keywordsModash is an influencer marketing platform that helps brands run creator campaigns end-to-end, from influencer discovery to reporting. It handles product gifting at scale, affiliate links and discount codes, attribution, automated payouts, and integrates Shopify data for reporting.
Clickanalytic32 shared keywordsClick Analytic is an all-in-one influencer marketing platform that lets brands search a database of over 400M creators on Instagram, TikTok, TikTok Shop and YouTube, then run outreach, gifting, campaign tracking and creator payments in one place. It targets in-house marketing teams and founders at growing consumer brands running influencer and affiliate programs.
Hootsuite30 shared keywordsHootsuite is a social media management platform that helps organizations manage, analyze, and optimize their social media presence across multiple networks. The company serves businesses of all sizes, from small companies to enterprises, providing tools for social marketing, listening, employee advocacy, and customer service.
GRIN26 shared keywordsGRIN is a creator marketing platform for brands, offering tools to discover influencers, manage relationships, handle payments and shipping, run affiliate programs, and track campaign performance. It also provides Gia, an AI assistant that automates creator marketing tasks such as prospect discovery and outreach.
1stCollab23 shared keywords1stCollab is an influencer marketing platform that connects creators with brand partnership opportunities. The platform handles campaign matching, contract management, and payment processing for creators and agencies seeking sponsorship deals.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kuli do?
- Kuli is an AI-powered tool for marketing teams that automates creator discovery, campaign analysis, and content monitoring. It searches across millions of posts to identify performance patterns, track competitor campaigns, and find similar creators based on aesthetic and audience fit.
- Who founded Kuli?
- Kuli was founded by Michael Hodara, Jonathan Hassan.
- Who are Kuli's investors?
- Kuli's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Kuli headquartered?
- Kuli is headquartered in San Francisco, US.