Founder Spotlight: Ondrej Dusek, Crreo.ai

One Aspiring Creator: From Pain to Purpose

Ondrej, originally from the Czech Republic, came to the U.S. nine years ago, bringing over 16 years of experience building products as a consultant with McKinsey. Beyond his tech background, Ondrej has long aspired to be a video creator himself. As he talked to other aspiring creators, he discovered many never started because the process felt complex and time-consuming; those who did often quit because staying consistent was too hard.

He found the problem that he was passionate about solving, and that’s when Crreo.ai was born.  It’s a platform that simplifies long-form video creation. No need to be a production expert—Crreo.ai handles all the technical work from script, visual, to audio, so creators can focus on their message and build a real audience. 

“Millions of people have stories, expertise, or passions to share, but they get stuck in execution. Crreo.ai helps them get unstuck and create consistently,” he shared.

One of his favorite early moments? Hearing from a user who had dreamed of becoming a video creator for years, and finally did it thanks to Crreo.ai. He is now publishing regularly, getting monetized, and seriously considering making it a full-time career.

“That conversation reminded me why we’re doing this,” Ondrej said. “It made all the hard days worth it.”

Building for the Long Haul

Crreo.ai is growing fast — with user and revenue numbers climbing steadily, increasing about 20% month-over-month. The platform streamlines long-form video creation by automating 85–90% of the technical production work, making the first video easily achievable, and regular posting sustainable even for people with busy schedules. As the platform learns each creator's style, each new video becomes progressively easier to produce.

The approach behind Crreo.ai is to help creators stay consistent and build real audiences. While most creator tools chase quick virality, Crreo is built for the long haul—enabling creators to compound their reach through sustained, meaningful content and regular publishing.

The team builds with creators. They listen to user feedback, release new features weekly, and celebrate small wins together—something creators tell them they don’t experience elsewhere. “We measure success by how many people are turning their creative dreams into reality,” Ondrej shared.

With a clear mission, growing traction, and a dedicated user base, the next 12–18 months are focused on deepening this personalization and enhancing video quality. They're also actively fundraising to expand the team and deliver more value to creators at scale.

The Role of Community & IGNITE

Being part of the IGNITE community has been a meaningful experience for Ondrej. He credits the mentors, sponsors, and fellow founders with helping him tackle everything from go-to-market strategy to hiring.

The camaraderie and support have made the tough days easier, and he’s grateful for the expert input always available through The Garage and IGNITE’s extended network. “There’s always someone willing to step in and help,” he added.