Entrepreneur · Speaker · Builder
Zsolt Kallos

From 25 failed projects
to 22 million downloads

I spent 8 years building projects with zero success. All that failing prepared me for when the real opportunity came.

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What We Build At KallosSoft

AI-powered mobile apps for photo and video processing, powered by our own self-hosted data center with 24 GPUs.

Before

Before

Damaged & faded

GPU processing

24 GPUs Processing

100,000+ photos per day

After

After

AI restored & enhanced

22M+
Downloads
40+
Apps Built
24
Self-hosted GPUs
100k+
Photos / Day

Our Apps

40+ apps — 9 over 1 million downloads

KallosSoft mobile apps collection
BlurBuster

BlurBuster

10M+

Sharpen blurry photos with AI

Android iOS
FixMyPics

FixMyPics

1.7M+

Restore and colorize old photos

Android iOS
Avatarro

Avatarro

1M+

Transform selfies into AI avatars

Android iOS
Blurito

Blurito

Blur faces and backgrounds

Android iOS
Video to Photo

Video to Photo

500K+

Extract frames from videos

Android
Shaky Video Stabilizer

Shaky Video Stabilizer

Fix shaky footage like a gimbal

Android
Where it started

How It All Began

Programmer since 2007. Full-time from 2014. Entrepreneur since 2021.

Morgan Stanley
2014–2017

Morgan Stanley

Budapest · Fintech software

Squla
2017–2020

Squla

Amsterdam · Educational games

Nedap
2020–2021

Nedap

Groenlo · Healthcare software

But it wasn't always like this. The path to success was long, full of failures, and taught me everything I know today.

AI-powered education tools
New Chapter

AI for Education

Working at Squla sparked my passion for education technology. Since collaborating with Mechai in 2025, I've been building AI tools that help teachers save hours and students learn smarter.

Explore EdTech Projects
The Graveyard

25 Projects That Failed

Each one was supposed to be “the one” — and each one taught me exactly what not to do.

MyFreeBin.com

MyFreeBin.com

Online Give-Away Community

Lesson learned

Marketing is as important as the product itself

Bed Boat

Bed Boat

Motorized Inflatable Mattress

Lesson learned

Viral attention doesn't always equal a business model

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MeMelody

MeMelody

Lip Syncing Automation

Lesson learned

Sometimes 'failures' lead you to your true calling

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LED Light District

LED Light District

Music Reactive Wearable LEDs

Lesson learned

Perfectionism can be the enemy of done

YouDidNotKnow.com

YouDidNotKnow.com

Scientific Articles & SEO Dreams

Lesson learned

There are no shortcuts to mastering complex systems

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TechMeMe

TechMeMe

YouTube Channel for App Promotion

Lesson learned

High-quality content takes time; viral marketing isn't sustainable

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The Breakthrough

Right Place, Right Time

First month: 80,000 downloads. All organic. Zero ads. After 8 years of failures, persistence finally paid off.

Zsolt and partner building apps
Zsolt with students in Thailand
Thailand · Community session
Mission

Giving back to the next generation

I dedicate part of every month to speaking with universities, high schools, and entrepreneurial communities — always pro bono.

Equip students and founders with practical insights I wish I had earlier

Teach how to pick problems, move fast, and stay resilient

Mix stories, memes, and frameworks you can apply the same day

Global Sessions

Speaking Engagements

From classrooms to founder meetups — practical, energetic, and always free for education.

NomadFest
Community

NomadFest

Bansko, Bulgaria

Bamboo School
School

Bamboo School

Buriram, Thailand

Lamplaimat Pattana School
High School

Lamplaimat Pattana School

Buriram, Thailand

NomadBase
Community

NomadBase

Croatia

PDA
Organization

PDA

Bangkok, Thailand

University
University

University

Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Vibecode Meetup
Tech

Vibecode Meetup

Bansko, Bulgaria

Apple Developer Academy
Academy

Apple Developer Academy

Surabaya, Indonesia

High School
High School

High School

Satu Mare, Romania

Podcasting
Media

Podcasting

Samson Volves Interview
YouTube

Samson Volves Interview

200k subscribers

Malta Digital Meetup
Community

Malta Digital Meetup

Malta

...and many more. Each stage is a chance to help someone ship their next idea faster.

Free for education

Sharing the playbook is part of the mission. Talks for schools and student communities are always on me.

“Every failure gets you closer to success. Let me help your audience skip a few of mine.”

All sessions for educational institutions, universities, high schools, and entrepreneurial communities are delivered free of charge. It's the easiest way I can give back to the people who remind me why I started.

Universities
High Schools
Entrepreneurial Communities
Talks

Keynote Topics

Pick the story that fits your audience — or blend a few into one high-energy session.

The 25-failure recipe for success

I break down my 8-year struggle with 25 failed projects and share the simple 3-step "recipe" for finding a viable idea:

  • Find what people are already searching for
  • Ensure there are fewer than ten competitors
  • Read 1-star reviews and build what they missed

Don't chase unique ideas unless you're ready for marketing. Nobody searches for a rapping robot even if it's brilliant.

Practical business skills that matter

Beyond coding — we go deep on the business moves learned the hard way:

  • A/B testing frameworks that took us from thousands to millions
  • Product ownership decisions rooted in user behaviour
  • Marketing without a budget: 80,000 downloads in month one
  • Infrastructure trade-offs and why I built a self-hosted AI data centre

The leap: quitting your 9-to-5

Leaving a safe salary for an unproven idea, living on savings, and working 12-hour days with no guarantee of success — this is the honest behind-the-scenes story.

Creator vs. entrepreneur mindset

Programmers love to build everything themselves. I share how I shifted from the "creator" mindset to empowering teams and shipping faster.

Problem first, technology second

Cool tech doesn't matter if nobody needs it. We'll explore methods for spotting real problems worth solving.

Tech for good: beyond downloads

Stories from the Mechai Bamboo School in Thailand and creating the "AI for Teachers" guide to reach communities who need it most.

Invite Me

Book a Free Talk

I speak with students, founders, and communities about turning failure into momentum. Always free for educational organisations.

Zsolt Kallos

Zsolt Kallos

Travelling full-time as a digital nomad. Available worldwide, in-person or virtual.

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What your audience gets

Practical stories, not theory — every lesson comes from real projects

High-energy, meme-friendly style that keeps audiences engaged

Tailored content for your audience's level and goals

Available worldwide — in-person or virtual

Topics I cover

Entrepreneurship
Programming
Rapid Prototyping
Coding with AI
Digital Nomad Life
Video Storytelling

Perfect for

UniversitiesHigh SchoolsStartup IncubatorsBusiness SchoolsTech MeetupsDigital Nomad CommunitiesInnovation Labs

Ready to inspire your audience?

Drop me a message and let's make it happen.