Austin Kennedy

Austin Kennedy is a driven and self-taught AI engineer who transitioned from a finance background to a founding role at Origami (YC F24). He rapidly developed expertise in AI agents, automation, Docker, and TypeScript, successfully automating significant portions of his initial operational and customer support responsibilities. austnkennedy+2

He is an active content creator and strategist, managing a personal LLC called Griot, which focuses on generating and repurposing content across Instagram, X, and TikTok. He also built a customer portal for tracking social media performance and content idea generation, demonstrating a blend of technical and creative skills. austnkennedy+3

Austin demonstrates a strong entrepreneurial spirit and high agency, moving to San Francisco to pursue startup opportunities and building a successful content creation business. He actively participates in the buildspace community and advocates for college entrepreneurship. austnkennedy+2

He values personal growth and discipline, being heavily influenced by self-help literature. His interests extend to sports like running (co-founding Illini Run Club), baseball, and bowling, as well as maintaining a disciplined fitness routine. austnkennedy