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Alec Ellin

Founder

Founder at Laylo

Brooklyn, New York, United States

FoundedLaylo · YC

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866 people in our graph share verified history with Alec — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Alec: together at Brentwood School

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 · 4

EldridgeNew York · since 2022Moment Ventures, LlcPalo Alto · since 2021Third PrimeNew York · $500K – $2M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2020

Co-founders at Laylo

SSSajan Sanghvi
Sajan SanghviFounder
SSSaj Sanghvi
Saj SanghviFounder

Experience

  1. LayloCofounder and CEOcurrent2017 — presentLos Angeles, Ca
  2. Syracuse UniversityEntrepreneurship Advisor at Newhouse School2018 — 2019Syracuse, New York Area
  3. DarkchartFounder2015 — 2016
  4. The Laidback LifeFounder and Editor2010 — 2016
  5. Sony Music EntertainmentA&R Assistant - Epic Records2014beverly hills
  6. Velvet Hammer Music and Management GroupManagement Assistant2014los angeles
  7. Mint GroupResearch Analyst2014London, England
  8. Relativity MediaCorporate and Strategic Partnerships Assistant2013Los Angeles, CA
  9. Leverage ManagementFilm and TV Production Assistant2011santa monica, ca

Skills & more

Public Speaking12Blogging22Social Media23Social Networking17Social Media Marketing13Marketing12Entrepreneurship9Film6Digital Media8Music Industry7Public Relations5Music3
+12 moreAdvertisingScript CoverageNew MediaEvent PlanningFilm ProductionCreative DirectionJournalismDigital MarketingBrand Developmentmusic discoveryContent Strategyartist promotion

Languages Spanish

  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling — Wharton Online

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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.

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