About
Alec Ellin is founder and CEO of Laylo, a platform that helps musicians, artists, and creators manage fan engagement through consolidated email, SMS, and social messaging tools.
Founder at LayloYC S20
Intro paths
YC
Alec went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Laylo's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Alec can intro founders to Laylo's investors below.
Laylo's investors · 2
Co-founders at Laylo
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Sajan SanghviFounder
Experience
- LayloCofounder and CEOcurrent2017 — presentLos Angeles, Ca
- Syracuse UniversityEntrepreneurship Advisor at Newhouse School2018 — 2019Syracuse, New York Area
- DarkchartFounder2015 — 2016
- The Laidback LifeFounder and Editor2010 — 2016
- Sony Music EntertainmentA&R Assistant - Epic Records2014beverly hills
- Velvet Hammer Music and Management GroupManagement Assistant2014los angeles
- Mint GroupResearch Analyst2014London, England
- Relativity MediaCorporate and Strategic Partnerships Assistant2013Los Angeles, CA
- Leverage ManagementFilm and TV Production Assistant2011santa monica, ca
Skills & more
Public Speaking12Blogging22Social Media23Social Networking17Social Media Marketing13Marketing12Entrepreneurship9Film6Digital Media8Music Industry7Public Relations5Music3
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AdvertisingScript CoverageNew MediaEvent PlanningFilm ProductionCreative DirectionJournalismDigital MarketingBrand Developmentmusic discoveryContent Strategyartist promotionLanguages Spanish
- Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling — Wharton Online
From Alec's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alec Ellin?
- Alec Ellin is founder and CEO of Laylo, a platform that helps musicians, artists, and creators manage fan engagement through consolidated email, SMS, and social messaging tools.
- Where does Alec Ellin work?
- Alec Ellin is Founder of Laylo.
- What companies did Alec Ellin found?
- Alec Ellin founded Laylo.
- Where did Alec Ellin go to school?
- Alec Ellin studied at Y Combinator; S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), TV/ Radio/ Film); Brentwood School.
Founder mafias
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Syracuse University mafia15
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Sony Music Entertainment mafia5
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Brentwood School mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports Ventures
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Also attended S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University5
Also attended Brentwood School16
Lachlan MontgomerySenior Associate, Platform & Marketing at March Capital PartnersTara NikkhooOperations Manager at Alpha EdisonHarrison ValnerInvestor at Seaside VenturesGregory MilkenFounder and Managing Partner at 1AM GamingBen GoldsteinAssociate at 25MadisonEric AndersonHead of Global Wealth Solutions & Global Emerging Markets at Milltrust International Group
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Also attended Syracuse University84
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Shared employers
Also worked at Laylo1
Also worked at Syracuse University13
William YoungInvestor at Green FlagEmily LindbergAssociate & Head of Research at Undeterred CapitalAnastasia BudinskayaInvestor at NFXChuck StormonGeneral Partner at StartFast VenturesKate BrodockGeneral Partner at The W FundJake CohenAdvisor at Blumberg Capital
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Serge KassardjianManaging Partner at 6th Man VenturesPierce PolakSenior Associate at Fuel VenturesKatherine Hill RitchieSenior Director, Venture Funds at Maryland TEDCOFilip DamesFounding Partner at Cherry VenturesIda Witzell KløverholtCFO at PSVCamilo KejnerManaging Partner at Angel Ventures Mexico
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