Hi, I’m Matthew Haynes, a marketing and content strategist, AI-native builder, and creative director based in Costa Rica. I bring 15 years of experience building from scratch across marketing, operations, video production, and, most recently, AI-powered software and automation. I started in industrial construction and safety consulting on oil sands projects in Alberta, pivoted to tech and marketing around 2017, and have been founding and running companies ever since. I code custom AI agents, build AI-powered websites, and create marketing systems that connect multiple AI platforms into working products. I develop AI-assisted pipelines for video production, copywriting, and design to cut turnaround times without sacrificing quality. I oversee brand development, social media strategy, content creation, and creative direction for multiple clients at once.

Matthew Haynes

Hi, I’m Matthew Haynes, a marketing and content strategist, AI-native builder, and creative director based in Costa Rica. I bring 15 years of experience building from scratch across marketing, operations, video production, and, most recently, AI-powered software and automation. I started in industrial construction and safety consulting on oil sands projects in Alberta, pivoted to tech and marketing around 2017, and have been founding and running companies ever since. I code custom AI agents, build AI-powered websites, and create marketing systems that connect multiple AI platforms into working products. I develop AI-assisted pipelines for video production, copywriting, and design to cut turnaround times without sacrificing quality. I oversee brand development, social media strategy, content creation, and creative direction for multiple clients at once.

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Hi, I’m Matthew Haynes, a marketing and content strategist, AI-native builder, and creative director based in Costa Rica. I bring 15 years of experience building from scratch across marketing, operations, video production, and, most recently, AI-powered software and automation.

I started in industrial construction and safety consulting on oil sands projects in Alberta, pivoted to tech and marketing around 2017, and have been founding and running companies ever since. I code custom AI agents, build AI-powered websites, and create marketing systems that connect multiple AI platforms into working products. I develop AI-assisted pipelines for video production, copywriting, and design to cut turnaround times without sacrificing quality. I oversee brand development, social media strategy, content creation, and creative direction for multiple clients at once.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder at Aurora Ventures
January 1, 2022 - Present
Dynamic global entrepreneur and marketing strategist. Leads venture development and strategic guidance for blockchain-focused startups; builds ecosystems and cross-functional partnerships.
Freelance Web Developer, Marketing Professional at Lucid Blocks
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance web developer and marketing professional; builds immersive digital experiences and offers strategic guidance to startups; coordinates with a global talent network.
Managing Director at Moon Boots DAO
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Leadership of a blockchain-enabled DAO; oversees community building, fundraising, and strategy for emergent blockchain ventures.
Video Editor, Website Maintenance at Blockheads.io
March 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Video editing, website maintenance, and co-anchor for Mindset Startup Academy; produced professional content for blockchain industry.
Chief Operations Officer at WORB LI
July 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020
Led operations for a blockchain venture; oversaw regulatory compliance, product delivery, and cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
Founder & Head of Operations at KR8TIV AI
January 1, 2026 - Present
Built a one-person AI development operation from scratch, writing code to create custom AI agents, AI-powered websites, and software that connects multiple AI platforms into working products. Code daily with Python, JavaScript, and AI APIs to build tools that solve real problems for clients. Developed AI-assisted pipelines for video production, copywriting, and design that cut turnaround times significantly without sacrificing quality. Managed brand development, social media strategy, content creation, and creative direction for multiple clients.
Founder & Creative Director at KR8TIV Agency
November 1, 2025 - Present
Founded a boutique creative studio combining human creative direction with AI-powered tools, serving small businesses and startups priced out of traditional agencies.
Founder at Aurabnb (Tokenized Real Estate)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Launched a tokenized real estate platform, managing token operations, community building, and on-chain reporting; grew project to $1.1M trading volume at peak.
Founder at AuraH2o & Aura Farms
June 1, 2025 - Present
Conceptualized and developed two community-focused ventures: a DAO-governed water company and a free-food network funded by brand sponsorships; branding, website, token structures and governance models built.

Education

Journeyman Scaffolder - Technical Vocational in Building Construction Technology at Scaffolding & Access Industry Association
April 1, 2007 - July 1, 2010

Qualifications

National Construction Safety Accreditation (NCSO) – Alberta, Canada
February 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO)
January 1, 2008 - April 8, 2026
Journeyman Scaffolder
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Other