Dylan Nikol
I'm a builder based in Austin. Co-founder and CEO of Prescene, where we're building AI tools for the entertainment industry. Our platform is used by thousands of screenwriters, producers, and agents, as well as major film studios. Building it alongside Samir. Previously AI research at Dell. UT Austin BBA/MSBA.
Outside of work, I spend time skiing and mountain biking. If you're working on something interesting and want to connect, feel free to reach out: dylan[at]prescene[dot]ai.
Blog
- 2026-04-12 ZeroVote
- 2026-03-09 The Slop Ratio
- 2025-10-17 A Protocol for IP Verification
Projects
Prescene: Story intelligence for film and TV. Upload a screenplay and get studio-quality coverage, character breakdowns, and actionable feedback in minutes.
ZeroVote: A voting system where nobody, not even the election organizer, can see results early. Cryptographically verifiable, open-source verifier.
Benchmark: A certification system for plastic-free food packaging.
Focus detection for Zoom calls. Nudges you if you look away from the camera (2020).
Predicting pass completion, 2021 NFL Big Data Bowl.
Photography
