From Physics to Pixels: How a Scientist Built an AI Video Revolution
Practical strategies for identifying opportunities for AI integration and growth in your business from a bootstrapped AI founder
About This Session
Physicist‑turned‑founder Nicolai Klemke shows how scientific rigor birthed a breakthrough AI video engine with use cases you can only imagine.
Speaker
Nicolai Klemke
Founder at neural frames
Dr. Nicolai Klemke is the driving force behind Neural Frames, a Germany-based startup revolutionizing AI video generation. Founded in late 2022, Neural Frames grew from Klemke’s one-man mission into a five-person team generating $1M ARR, fueled by a passion for accessible, creative tech rather than VC funding. A physicist with a PhD in high-harmonic generation from solids, Klemke swapped academia for indie hacking, teaching himself to code with AI assistance to solve a personal pain point: creating visuals for his music. The result? A platform that turns text prompts into audio-reactive animations, loved by musicians, artists, and marketers worldwide.
Klemke’s journey is a testament to tenacity and innovation. With no web development experience, he built Neural Frames from scratch, integrating cutting-edge models like Stable Diffusion and Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha to launch a next-gen feature stack. His approach—rooted in German craftsmanship and community feedback via Discord—has made Neural Frames a leader in AI music video creation, offering unparalleled control and creativity.
At IMAGINE AI LIVE '25, Klemke will inspire as a featured speaker, sharing how he turned a creative itch into a thriving business, and lead hands-on workshops on crafting AI-powered videos and building user-first tech. Attendees will discover how this scientist-turned-founder is redefining the intersection of art, AI, and entrepreneurship, empowering a new wave of creators and innovators with tools that amplify imagination.