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Rene Estes
Executive Film & Media Education Leader specializing in SaaS learning platforms
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Founder of René Estes, LLC and creator of Video Mentor, an ed-tech SaaS platform for teaching video production and film criticism, initially built after a $2M partnership exit/settlement and later paused/repositioned during the pandemic. Now seeking a co-founder and weighing fundraising vs. continued product refinement; also focused on growing Colorado’s film industry (sound stage expansion) and was selected for the cover of Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs 2026.
Experience
Education
Key Strengths
- Built an ed-tech SaaS platform (Video Mentor) for interactive, on-demand video courses
- User-driven product development (interviewed coaches/influencers; prototype tested with small group)
- Go-to-market execution using partnerships and organic channels (influencers, commission/stake models, beta advocates)
- Entrepreneurial track record with significant exit/settlement ($2M) used to fund product build
- Clear mission focus on empowering filmmakers/critics and expanding film industry infrastructure in Colorado
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