About Swiirl
Stories with impact in real life
MISSION
To empower brands and emerging creators by bridging the gap between authentic storytelling and impactful marketing.
Fostering genuine connections through community-driven content.
Our story
Swiirl was born from a simple yet powerful realization: the world is full of hidden creative talent, waiting to be discovered. We see this in high schools, colleges, and communities, where creativity often thrives but it’s potential limited due to lack of resources and opportunities.
But we don’t just lament this reality; we change it.
We connect the creative energy of these young talents with brands looking to engage authentically with their audiences. At Swiirl, we believe that when creativity meets opportunity, something extraordinary happens. We empower creators and help brands build meaningful connections, turning potential into impact.
Meet the team
At Swiirl, our team is a diverse group of passionate professionals driven by a shared mission: to transform how brands connect with communities. Our leadership is committed to innovation, authenticity, and creating meaningful impact, ensuring that every project we undertake not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our partners and the communities we serve.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mike Hong, Cofounder and CTO
Kay Boamah, Cofounder and CRO
Daniel Mohanrao, Cofounder and CEO
Anna Istomina, Head of Product DesignWe are thrilled to have the support and guidance of our incredible advisors, who bring deep expertise in product, tech, marketing and AI.
ADVISORS
Kirthiga Reddy, Advisor Tech - Meta, Softbank Ventures, WeWork
Jessica Appelgren, Advisor Marketing- Google, Impossible Foods
Tiffany Felix, Advisor Enterprise Risk and CSR, CBS Viacom, Disney, ESPN
Amit Chaudhary Advisor Product - FedEx, Amazon
Kirsten Brady, Advisor, Education, Social Impact, Stand for Children, Project Lemonade, Period
Suzanne Sengelmann, Advisor, Brand Marketing, Consumer Brands, Clorox, Angies, Lundberg
Jim Brigance, Advisor, Operations, GTM, FedEx, Peak Education
Josh Steele, Advisor CFO, Microstrategy, Rosetta Stone