Runbo Li

Runbo Li

CEO of Magic Hour

Runbo Li is the Co-founder and CEO of Magic Hour, where he builds AI video and image tools for content creation. He is a Y Combinator W24 founder and former Data Scientist at Meta, where he worked on 0-1 consumer social products in New Product Experimentation. He writes about AI video generation, AI image creation, creative workflows, and creator tools.

Latest articles

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7 best OpenArt alternatives in 2026, by workflow
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Cinematic video production scene with Higgsfield logo
7 best Higgsfield alternatives in 2026, by workflow
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Reface logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
Reface review: face swap, Unboring pricing & alternatives
· 6 min read
DeepSwap logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
DeepSwap review: pricing, credits, API & alternatives
· 3 min read
SwapFaces.ai logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
SwapFaces.ai review: pricing, privacy & alternatives
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VidWud logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
VidWud face swap review: features, privacy & alternatives
· 3 min read
FaceSwapper.ai logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
FaceSwapper.ai review: free tools, privacy & alternatives
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A balance scale shows power outweighing money and fame
Power Beats Wealth and Fame Combined in AI Fantasy Prompts
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New York taxi crowned above miniature Paris and London landmarks
New York Beats Paris and London Combined in AI Prompts
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OpusClip logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
6 best OpusClip alternatives for short-form video in 2026
· 3 min read
Descript logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
6 best Descript alternatives for audio and video in 2026
· 3 min read
Media.io logo on a distinct editorial collage for a current review and alternatives guide
6 best Media.io alternatives for AI media in 2026
· 3 min read