EP222 - The Secret to Using AI for Massive Business Growth | Expert Advice from Ryan Estes
In this episode of The Tyler Dickerhoof Show, Ryan Estes — founder of AI for Founders and co-founder of Kick Caster — joins Tyler to discuss the next big wave in artificial intelligence: how creators, startups, and business owners can actually use AI to launch products, build audiences, and make work more human.
Meet Ryan Estes
Ryan Estes is the co-founder of Kitcaster, an eight-figure bootstrapped agency acquired by Moburst in April 2025, and Wildcast, which raised $1M to help podcasters and brands connect. He is also the creator of AI for Founders, a podcast, newsletter, and workshop series. Ryan is passionate about entrepreneurship, startup culture, and integrating kindness into business practices. His teams have earned recognition from Inc. Magazine’s Best Places to Work, Colorado Companies to Watch, and the Denver Business Journal. Based in Denver, Ryan also volunteers as a finance mentor and actively supports local non-profits.
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