Kyril Kulikov

Yo, you gotta hear about Kyril Kulikov. This guy’s the real deal in the startup world. So, he’s a YC alum from the S21 batch, that alone says he’s legit. But what’s more interesting is his process. Started out as a freelance product designer back in 2006, basically designing cool shit for a decade, working with big names like Mercedes Benz and Deutsche Bank. That’s some serious creative cred right there.

Then, he jumped into the startup scene and became Chief Product Officer at Moderne in 2020. The guy’s not just about pretty designs, he truly understands how products tick on a deep level. But what really put him on the map is Beau, the no-code SaaS tool he co-founded in 2021. It’s all about automating client interactions and making customer workflows smoother, super needed in today’s biz world. And landing a spot in YC Summer 2021? That’s where the big players come to play.

What’s dope about Kyril is that he’s not just some tech guy; he’s got a solid background in creative direction and product design, which means he’s all about blending beauty with function. Plus, he’s based in France but still super connected, he’s on the jury for Awwwards, which is basically the Oscars for web design. That’s a huge recognition in the design community, showing he’s respected not just in startups but also in the creative world.

His story screams motivation, dude’s been grinding for years, from freelance gigs to leading product teams, to building a tool that’s solving real problems. He’s the kind of founder who’s all about pushing boundaries, blending tech and creativity, and making shit happen. No Cap, Kyril’s the kind of guy you want to keep an eye on, he’s out here crushing it and redefining what success looks like in this space.