From Freelance Colorist to SaaS Trailblazer
Meet Kabir Suri—a Toronto-based colorist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur with an insatiable passion for color and creativity. With no formal tech background, Kabir relied solely on his deep industry knowledge and market insight to build one of the fastest-growing SaaS products in the creative space. His brainchild? LUTBuilder.ai, a web app that automates the creation of custom LUTs, attracting over 5,000 active users in just two months (without paid campaigns)
A Journey of Innovation with a minimal Budget under $1k
Kabir’s story isn’t about fancy tech degrees or exorbitant budgets, it’s about relentless determination and smart use of AI. Recalling his early struggles, he says,
“Creating the cheapest possible SaaS product wasn’t as easy as I thought. AI definitely made the work much easier, and the MVP wasn’t difficult to build initially, but doing it for the first time with zero coding or SaaS knowledge was a real challenge. I invested my time in everything from deep research, building the MVP, gathering feedback, designing logos, perfecting UI colors, creating posts and graphic designs, to handling SEO, blogs, and managing developers. It all had to work because the market was too expensive, so I had to set the standards right from the start.”
Creating a Community and Setting Market Standards
LUTBuilder.ai is more than just a tool; it’s an emerging creative ecosystem:
- AI-Powered Customization: Generate unique color profiles effortlessly.
- Instant Previews & Collaboration: Share ideas and mood boards quickly with directors and teams.
- Community Engagement: “My Instagram page, colorgradingnfilms (boasting over 150K followers), has played a pivotal role in building a vibrant user community and bolstering organic growth”
Building an Ecosystem with Organic Growth
Kabir’s entrepreneurial journey doesn’t stop with LUTBuilder.ai. He’s also laying the groundwork for a second, innovative project a still-sharing web app (stillcollab) designed to let teams share and collaborate on high-end images. This platform aims to be the premium hub for creatives and filmmakers looking to exchange ideas and elevate their visual storytelling.
Adding to his credibility, Kabir is the founder of colorgradingnfilms, one of the leading CG pages on Instagram with over 150K followers. This robust community has played a pivotal role in bolstering his ventures, proving that a genuine connection with the creative community can spur exceptional organic growth.
Rapid Success and a Vision for the Future
Kabir’s rapid success scaling a web app with no sizeable team or expensive tools—has opened the door to even greater opportunities. His intuitive grasp of the creative process and consistent drive have set the stage for his next big leap: transforming LUTBuilder.ai into a comprehensive marketplace. The vision includes:
- Upgraded Tech: Enhancing the platform with advanced features and video integration.
- Marketplace Expansion: Creating a hub for LUTs, DCTLs, emulations, and effects where content creators and filmmakers can collaborate and monetize their innovations.
- Scalability: Establishing an ecosystem that supports the evolving needs of creative professionals worldwide.
An Invitation to Innovate and Invest
Driven by a commitment to innovation and efficiency, Kabir Suri is now seeking the right guidance and pre-seed investments to upgrade the tech and scale his vision. His journey from a young freelancer with zero coding experience to the founder of a cutting-edge SaaS platform demonstrates that passion, ingenuity, and a deep understanding of the market can disrupt even the most established industries.
He said “Building this breakthrough SaaS product on a minimal budget, without a formal tech background, has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of my life. I am now seeking strategic guidance and pre-seed investment to further upgrade our technology and scale the platform to new heights. If you’re an investor or partner with a passion for transforming creative workflows through AI, I’d love to connect”
Contact Information:
Linkdin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabirsurii
Email : kabirsuriofficial@gmail.com
Product link : http://lutbuilder.ai/
IG : https://www.instagram.com/kabirwithcolors?igsh=MWhwMXd6dHBqZWNtcg==
