Jaecheol Kim

Shoutout to Jaecheol Kim, JC to his friends, this guy’s the real deal in the AR and media tech world. So, JC’s been grinding for over a decade in mobile media. Started out at big names like SK Telecom, Samsung, and KT Hitel, all those giants where he cut his teeth building mobile video and media services. Basically, he’s been deep in the trenches making apps and tech that millions use without even realizing it.

Then, around 2014, he jumped into the startup scene big time with Seerslab. This was his shot to build something fresh, a media tech and content company focused on AR for app devs. The goal? Make AR super easy and fun to use. And he crushed it. They got into Y Combinator’s Summer 2016 batch, no small feat, which is basically the startup Olympics. That put Seerslab on the global map, with headquarters in Palo Alto, and partnerships with big-name smartphone makers, telecoms, and app developers worldwide.

But what really stands out is JC’s hustle. Before Seerslab, he worked on some insanely popular camera apps like Pudding and Cymera Camera. Together, those apps hit over 150 million downloads. That’s not just a fluke, it shows he’s got a knack for creating tools that people love and that go viral. His experience with camera apps clearly shaped what he built later, AR effects, stickers, fun short videos. His flagship app, lollicam, is basically a playground for making quick, goofy videos with AR filters. It’s simple, addictive, and partnered with major brands for themed content. That’s some advanced user involvement right there.

Even though Seerslab is listed as inactive now, JC’s process screams one thing: he’s not afraid to jump into new tech, fail fast, learn, and keep pushing. His story is all about passion for media, tech, and making things that connect people in fun, original ways. Honestly, the guy’s the embodiment of the startup grind, he’s seen the ups and downs but keeps coming back with new ideas and a crazy work ethic. No Cap, JC’s the kind of founder who’s been there, done that, and still keeps pushing the envelope. That’s why he’s so important, he’s got the experience, the vision, and the hustle that makes him a real deal in this game.