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

bestaitools

Best AI tools by task: a practical shortlist for 2027

· 3 min read
Best AI tools by task: a practical shortlist for 2027
youtube-marketing-stats

20 YouTube marketing statistics for 2027 planning—with sources

· 7 min read
20 YouTube marketing statistics for 2027 planning—with sources
TikTok

How much does TikTok pay in 2027? Earnings formulas

· 5 min read
How much does TikTok pay in 2027? Earnings formulas
YT

How much do 1,000 YouTube subscribers earn?

· 3 min read
How much do 1,000 YouTube subscribers earn?
productvideoexamples

Product videos: 12 examples, types & shot plans

· 7 min read
Product videos: 12 examples, types & shot plans
30+ AI Art Statistics: Key Insights and Trends To Watch

30 AI art statistics on artists and collectors

· 4 min read
30 AI art statistics on artists and collectors
YT

How to start a YouTube automation channel responsibly

· 5 min read
How to start a YouTube automation channel responsibly
18 How-To Video Ideas

18 how-to video ideas people can actually use

· 4 min read
18 how-to video ideas people can actually use
How to Create Impactful Video Content

How to create video content: a practical 7-step workflow

· 4 min read
How to create video content: a practical 7-step workflow
tiktok explained fyp

TikTok For You page: how FYP recommendations work

· 7 min read
TikTok For You page: how FYP recommendations work
Screenshot showing how to face swap in Adobe Photoshop

How to face swap in Photoshop: 6 steps + blending tips

· 12 min read
How to face swap in Photoshop: 6 steps + blending tips
Illustrated denoising sequence resolving colored noise into a flower, glass vase, and architectural scene

How AI image generation works: a simple guide

· 5 min read
How AI image generation works: a simple guide