Trey Young and Preston Weaver, visionary cousins and co-founders of Blankit Media, are making waves in the intersection of technology, entertainment, and cultural innovation. This Black-owned, next-generation entertainment company is powered entirely by generative AI, with a mission to empower creators to build, manage, and monetize their own AI-powered virtual influencers.
With a newly launched Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign on StartEngine, Blankit Media is raising capital to advance its proprietary AI toolset, opening the door for creators from diverse backgrounds to compete at a studio level — without needing a massive budget.
A Next-Gen AI Toolset for Creators
Blankit Media’s platform integrates generative video, synthetic voice, and animated character technology into one streamlined ecosystem. This enables creators to produce original, high-quality content for their virtual influencers and distribute it seamlessly across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
By leveraging AI, the company aims to eliminate production bottlenecks while ensuring creators retain full ownership of their intellectual property — a major shift from traditional media models.
“We want to give creators superpowers,” said Trey Young, Co-Founder and CEO. “We’re building tools that let anyone create their own AI influencer, test content in real time, and compete at the level of a full media studio.”
Proven Engagement, Massive Potential
Blankit Media’s creator-led content strategy is already proving its effectiveness — generating over 66 million views last quarter alone. The company sees this as just the beginning, with plans to transition into a fully AI-powered production model capable of:
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Launching original video series
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Forming branded character partnerships
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Licensing animated influencer intellectual property
Funding Goals and Strategic Growth
Proceeds from the Reg CF campaign will be used to:
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Expand proprietary AI video and voice generation tools to increase production capabilities.
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Launch original AI-native video series and characters that resonate with niche and global audiences.
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Build branded content and licensing partnerships to unlock new revenue streams.
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Scale publishing across monetized short-form platforms, maximizing reach and engagement.
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Accelerate trend testing and performance optimization through AI-powered automation.
Meet the Founders
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Trey Young, Co-Founder & CEO – A serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in media, music, and influencer marketing. He launched his first company at 18 and has since driven ventures amassing more than 100 million views across digital platforms.
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Preston Weaver, Co-Founder & CFO – Brings 12 years in financial strategy and 5 years in media operations, specializing in building scalable systems that transform AI-powered media into sustainable, high-growth ventures.
A Cultural Vision for the Future
As young Black entrepreneurs from Atlanta, Trey and Preston are determined to reshape the future of content creation by making cutting-edge AI tools accessible to creators from all backgrounds. Their vision goes beyond technology — it’s about democratizing media power, creating new economic opportunities, and ensuring that diverse voices thrive in the next era of digital entertainment.
Blankit Media isn’t just building AI tools; they’re building a cultural movement — one virtual influencer at a time.
