Blog2Video
blog2video.ai
Turns blog posts into videos with an AI presenter, natural voice and captions.
David Kramaley
Chessable co-founder (sold to Play Magnus) now building Blog2Video in Spain
About David Kramaley
David Kramaley is a programmer, chess player and entrepreneur who has built more than 20 products. He co-founded Chessable in 2016 with the backing of US International Master John Bartholomew; the platform uses spaced repetition to help chess players study openings and became one of the best-known chess learning sites.
Chessable joined the Play Magnus group in 2019, and Kramaley's X bio says the exit came at about $8M ARR. He is based in Spain, writes about product, psychology, startups, video games and longevity, and is now building Blog2Video, which turns blog posts into videos with an AI presenter, natural voice and captions.
Products by David Kramaley
Chess learning platform built on spaced repetition, acquired by Play Magnus.
Videos with David Kramaley
I kept Chessable a secret for 3 years | David Kramaley
InterviewChessable· 2021
Chessable CEO David Kramaley discusses partnering with IM John Bartholomew, the origins of Chessable
PodcastPerpetual Chess Podcast· 2019
Interview with David Kramaley, Co-Founder of Chessable - The CEO Library
InterviewThe CEO Library· 2018
KVDC London Chess Conference 2016 David Kramaley Improvement
TalkKarel van Delft· 2016
Interviews & press
- Shutting Down a $80k/mo Dev Company and Building a Chess Tool, with David Kramaley of Chessable
Failory · Podcast · 2020
- Sharkius: From $80k/Month Social Game To Failure
Failory · Interview · 2018
- David Kramaley, Co-Founder of Chessable
The CEO Library · Interview
Timeline
- 2016 — Launched Chessable.
- 2019 — Chessable joined the Play Magnus group.
How David builds
- Apply learning science like spaced repetition to niche communities.
- Keep building after an exit.
David Kramaley FAQ
Who founded Chessable?
Chessable was co-founded in 2016 by David Kramaley with backing from IM John Bartholomew, and joined Play Magnus in 2019.
What is David Kramaley building now?
He is building Blog2Video, an AI tool that converts blog posts into presenter-style videos.
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