Co-founder & CTO
Rayan Saade is the Co-founder and CTO of Start Me Up AI, a software engineer and AI developer with a background in building robust backend systems, data pipelines, and smart integrations for fast-moving teams. He leads the technical architecture and ensures all solutions are battle-tested, cleanly built, and ready to scale.
Before joining Start Me Up AI, Rayan spent years designing scalable architectures and diving deep into everything from master data management systems to blockchain solutions. His experience spans building high-performance systems that handle complex data flows and integrations.
In 2024, Rayan joined Nicolas to bring the vision of SMUAI to life: a platform that doesn't just offer AI tools but reshapes how startups approach product development. From automating dev workflows to embedding AI in the core of every build, he turns ideas intoproduction-ready, scalable solutions.
Rayan's goal is to help startups move faster without cutting corners, combiningpragmatic engineering with the power of generative AI. At Start Me Up AI, he makes sure the tools are not just smart—they're battle-tested, cleanly built, and ready to scale from day one.
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