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Andraz Zvonar

Andraz Zvonar

Co-Founder & CEO at Katalist, product maker with a technical background

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San Francisco Bay Area
Germany
Slovenia
Joined June 2025
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Summary

Andraz Zvonar is a serial entrepreneur with a strong foundation in product management and software engineering. He has consistently pursued entrepreneurial ventures since high school, from a non-tech product like Permafruit to his current AI-driven video platform, Katalist. His journey reflects a persistent drive to build and own products that leverage his strengths. youtube
He is a visionary in the generative AI space, recognizing its disruptive potential early on. He channeled his experience in creative automation into founding Katalist (also known as KatalistAI), a company focused on revolutionizing video production with AI-powered storytelling and content generation tools. He has successfully bootstrapped Katalist to a significant ARR and secured investment from 500 Global. youtube+2
Andraz possesses a deep understanding of product development and market strategy, having held various product management roles at companies like Celtra and d.labs. He emphasizes validating product ideas and securing early users, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to building and scaling businesses. His technical background as a software engineer further complements his product leadership. youtube
He is a thought leader in AI video generation, regularly contributing articles and insights on topics like AI video alternatives, viral video formats, and storyboarding techniques through the Katalist platform. These writings demonstrate his expertise and commitment to educating and empowering content creators in the evolving AI landscape. katalist+3

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30+ Best Runway AI Alternatives for Next-Level Video Generation

April 1, 2025

An article exploring alternatives to Runway AI for video generation, highlighting Katalist as an all-in-one AI-powered studio that streamlines script generation, character consistency, storyboarding, and voiceover capabilities.

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How to Create a Viral AI Video Format: Duck Quest

April 1, 2025

A guide on creating viral AI videos using Katalist AI, specifically focusing on the 'Duck Quest' format to generate engaging content for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

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25 Best AI Video Generators for YouTube to Grow Your Channel Faster

April 1, 2025

An article listing and reviewing various AI video generators to help YouTube creators produce high-quality videos efficiently.

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17 Best AI Music Video Generator Tools to Bring Your Sound to Life

April 1, 2025

A compilation of the best AI music video generator tools available to assist in creating visually engaging music videos.

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Storyboarding for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

A beginner's guide to storyboarding, explaining essential tools, techniques, and the process of translating scripts into visual frames for film, television, and other media. It also mentions Katalist as an AI tool for generating storyboards.

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