Co-Founder at Kitcaster
Co-Founder at Kitcaster
Ryan Estes is the co-founder of the eight-figure, bootstrapped agency Kitcaster.
🚀 Kitcaster was acquired by Moburst in April 2025
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Building and scaling successful companies from bootstrapped agency to acquisition
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Ryan Estes brings the perfect storm of entrepreneurial success, AI expertise, and authentic storytelling that will captivate your audience and drive engagement.
16.4K+ LinkedIn followers, 4.3K+ on X, and 20K+ AI for Founders community
Co-founded bootstrapped agency Kitcaster, scaled to acquisition by Moburst (April 2025)
Creator of 'AI for Founders' - the go-to resource for entrepreneurs integrating AI
From music industry roots to tech entrepreneur - unique perspective on creativity in business
RevOps, Product Development, Founder-led Marketing, and the human side of entrepreneurship
Experienced guest with engaging stories, actionable insights, and natural conversation flow
Real tactics from scaling a bootstrapped agency to eight figures
Practical AI integration strategies that actually work for founders
Co-Founder at Kitcaster - lessons learned the hard way
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Ryan's insights on entrepreneurship, AI, and business strategy have been featured across leading industry platforms
Ryan is passionate about exploring entrepreneurship and the integration of kindness into business practices. He delves into topics like focus, awareness, and has a keen interest in startup culture and podcasting profitably.
Ryan is the creator of the podcast, newsletter, and workshop series AI for Founders.
An avid sportsman, Ryan trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (purple belt) and capoeira (yellow cord) and volunteers as a finance mentor. He and his team contribute over 300 volunteer hours annually to local non-profits.
🏆 Top UI/UX Behance
🏆 Inc Magazine Best Places to Work
🏆 Colorado Companies to Watch
🏆 ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 200 Private Owned Companies
🏆 Denver Business Journal Best Places to Work
Contributing 300+ volunteer hours annually to:
Project Angelheart
Commún
Project Worthmore
Presque Isle Partnership
Wild Willow Farm
Triad Ladder of Hope
Same Cafe
Beyond business, Ryan has a rich background in music, community organizing, and family life
Recorded, published, and distributed three albums, earning a top 20 spot on college radio and featuring in a SoBe mixtape alongside Sublime.
Served as the founding Music Director for Dazzle Jazz, a renowned Denver institution recognized as one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world.
Began entrepreneurial journey in middle school by delivering papers for the Rocky Mountain News in South Denver.
Organized 'Loud On Larimer,' a Christmas choir supporting local businesses in Denver's RiNo community.
Proud husband of a DU and Regis alum who works for Denver County Court, and father to two teenagers attending Denver South High School.
From bootstrapped agency to eight-figure acquisition, Ryan brings unique insights on entrepreneurship, AI for founders, and building businesses with kindness at their core.
Topics: Product Development, RevOps, Founder-led Marketing, AI Integration, Startup Culture, Community Building, and the Human Side of Entrepreneurship