VanceGerard

AI Product Builder / Creative Technologist

Founder-builder shipping AI products with Next.js, TypeScript, and Supabase. I turn ambiguous ideas into working software fast.

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Statlain

Sports data has numbers. Statlain has answers. The first AI built to reason like a sports analyst.

ROLE: Founder & Product Lead

TIMELINE: Oct 2025-Present

DOMAIN: statlain.com

STACK: AI Reasoning Model

FEATURES: Real-time Analytics, Historical Depth

STATUS: Building

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Narraitive

Write like you mean it. Craft endless unique voices and write in your true persona, full of personality.

ROLE: Founder & Product Lead

TIMELINE: 2024-Present

DOMAIN: narraitive.io

STACK: Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase

AI TOOLS: OpenAI, Claude, Recraft

STATUS: Building

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Experience

Statlain

October 2025 - Present

Denver, CO

Founder & Product Lead

Sports Reasoning Model that provides real-time analytics and breaks down data with analyst-level intelligence. The first AI built to reason like a sports analyst, translating stats into understanding.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Developed AI reasoning model for sports analytics - Built system that analyzes sports data with analyst-level intelligence
Implemented real-time context processing - Created system that provides immediate insights during live sports events
Built historical depth analysis - Developed capability to analyze patterns across seasons and player performance trends
Created intuitive answer system - Designed AI that provides meaningful insights, not just raw statistics
Currently in development phase - Building core reasoning engine and user interface for sports analytics platform
Focused on translating complex data into actionable understanding for sports fans and analysts

Narraitive

January 2025 - Present

Denver, CO

Founder & Full Stack Developer

AI writing assistant that helps you write like you mean it. Craft endless unique voices and write in your true persona, full of personality. Currently in exclusive beta at www.narraitive.io.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Built full-stack platform using AI development tools - Leveraged Cursor IDE with Claude 4 Sonnet and GitHub Copilot to accelerate development 10x as solo developer
Implemented modern tech stack - Next.js, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Supabase with real-time features and responsive design
Developed multi-API integration system - Orchestrated OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Recraft AI APIs for seamless user experience
Created interactive canvas features - Built drag-and-drop storyboard editor with Fabric.js and real-time collaboration
Deployed scalable infrastructure - Vercel deployment with Edge Functions, Progressive Web App capabilities, and performance optimization
Implemented user testing and iteration cycles - Conducted beta testing with creative studios, gathered feedback, and rapidly iterated features
Currently in exclusive beta with creative agencies, validating product-market fit through user interviews
Designed onboarding flow and user experience optimization based on user behavior analytics
Built features specifically to drive user activation and workflow adoption

Colorado Film School

Jan 2022 - May 2022

Denver, CO

Adjunct Professor

Created course curriculum and syllabus and instructed technical use of software for animation and color grading courses.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Developed comprehensive curriculum for animation and color grading courses
Instructed technical software proficiency across industry-standard tools
Created course curriculum and syllabus for technical software training
Mentored students in creative problem-solving methodologies

University of Southern California Iovine and Young Academy

January 2021 - May 2021

Los Angeles, CA

Design Mentor

Critiqued and graded design assignments and engaged in class lectures in conjunction with the Professor.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Critiqued and graded design assignments for student projects
Engaged in class lectures in conjunction with faculty
Provided expert guidance on design methodology and execution
Bridged industry practice with academic learning

Mind Frame

Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Denver, CO

Founder & Product Manager

Led product strategy and full-stack development collaboration for web application. Managed user research, A/B testing, and feature prioritization in fast-paced startup environment.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Conducted comprehensive user research (MVP, alpha, beta testing) to validate features and optimize user experience
Collaborated with development team on API design and frontend implementation
Implemented user feedback loops and iterative development processes
Managed cross-functional collaboration between design, development, and marketing teams

University of Colorado Denver

August 2014 - December 2014

Denver, CO

Adjunct Professor

Created course curriculum and syllabus and instructed technical use of software and creative thinking to execute various aesthetics and multiple execution mediums. Mentored distinguished students via internships at Wyatt.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Created course curriculum and syllabus for technical software training
Instructed technical use of software and creative thinking methodologies
Taught execution across various aesthetics and multiple execution mediums
Mentored distinguished students via internships at Wyatt creative studio

Wyatt

March 2011 - June 2021

Denver, CO

Founder & Creative Director

Built and scaled creative technology studio serving Fortune 500 brands. Led technical and creative teams developing digital content, motion graphics, and interactive experiences.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Managed complex technical projects from concept through deployment
Collaborated with development teams on interactive and web-based deliverables
Implemented systematic workflows and quality assurance processes
Scaled operations and team management over 10-year growth period

Impossible

January 2009 - March 2011

Denver, CO

Motion Designer & Technical Specialist

Lead technical specialist for broadcast campaigns and digital content creation. Managed client-facing technical sessions and complex rendering workflows.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Led technical sessions with major broadcast clients
Managed complex rendering workflows for high-profile campaigns
Specialized in broadcast-quality motion graphics and digital content
Coordinated technical requirements across multiple production teams

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Master of Science, Integrated Design Business and Technology

University of Southern California Iovine and Young Academy

2019 - 2021

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Interdisciplinary approach combining design thinking, business strategy, and emerging technologies
Focus on product development, creative technology, and innovation strategy
Foundation for AI product development and creative technology leadership

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