Alec Ellin

Alec Ellin, Co-founder and CEO of Laylo

Alec Ellin is the co-founder and CEO of Laylo, a fast-growing social media platform that helps creators connect with their fans.13 He has an extensive background in entrepreneurship, digital product design, and the music industry.

Early Career and Entrepreneurship

• Launched a music and lifestyle blog called "The Laidback Life" during high school, where he interviewed artists across genres12
• Studied screenwriting at Syracuse University, where he was influenced by an entrepreneurship professor to pursue unconventional paths1
• Interned at Epic Records, a division of Sony Music, after being discovered by a VP through his blog1

Founding Laylo

• Co-founded Laylo, a "Salesforce for Creators", with Sajan Sanghvi1
• Laylo helps creators drop new albums, merchandise, and tickets in an efficient and streamlined manner1
• The company has grown rapidly, with over $1,000 in daily revenue as of December 20211
• Laylo has partnered with Grammy-nominated producers like ODESZA and tech unicorns1

Current Role and Impact

• Serves as the CEO of Laylo, leading a team of seven employees1
• Laylo's freemium model has recurring revenue growing and competition sweating1
• In May 2024, Laylo saw over 1 million "Drop" messages per day and launched new features like Fan Profiles5

Alec Ellin is a serial entrepreneur, digital product designer, and music enthusiast who has made significant contributions to the creator economy through his work at Laylo.34