About Us

Redefining Influencer Marketing with AI

Our Story

Why We Built Ace Influence

We didn't start out to build a SaaS product—we started by solving our own problem.

When we launched our TikTok influencer marketing agency in the US, we immediately saw the process was broken. Finding the right creators, negotiating deals, managing campaigns—it was all incredibly manual and time-consuming. Brands were burning budgets on inefficient workflows, and we knew there had to be a better way.

So we built one. Through relentless experimentation and technical innovation, our team of 7 created systems that allowed us to build a network of 3 million creators, generate over 1 billion impressions, and drive tens of millions in revenue—all in just one year.

But we realized our solution shouldn't just be ours. Small and mid-sized brands everywhere were struggling with the same challenges, without access to tools that actually solved their business problems. When large language models and AI agent technology matured, we saw our opportunity: what if we could turn our battle-tested systems and methodology into an AI agent that does the heavy lifting for everyone?

That's how Ace Influence was born—an AI-powered platform that handles creator discovery, analysis, outreach, and campaign management, making influencer marketing 10x more efficient at 1/10th the cost.

We believe deeply in the US SMB software market and have an intimate understanding of the creator economy. Our mission is to become the leading AI-native influencer marketing platform for the next generation of brands.

Meet the Founders

Wenqi You

Wenqi You

Co-founder & CEO

I've spent the last decade living and breathing content creation and influencer marketing. Before co-founding Ace Influence, I built ShopliveX, a top-tier TikTok agency that generated over 1 billion impressions. Earlier in my career, I worked with giants like Tencent and iQiyi as a creative producer, learning what makes content truly resonate.

I hold an MFA in Cinematic Arts from USC and a BA in Economics from Peking University. But honestly, my real education came from working with thousands of creators and seeing firsthand what brands need to succeed in this space.