--- title: "BUILT BY FOUNDRY - We Build Creator Businesses" description: "BUILT BY FOUNDRY finds, builds, launches, and operates businesses for creators. We turn audience demand into a product they own, then grow it after launch." canonical: "https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/" language: "en" representation: "text/markdown" --- # creatorsintofounders. We build and scale digital businesses for creators. You keep creating. We keep growing your revenue. We build and scale digital businesses for creators.You keep creating. We keep growing your revenue. ## Creators we turned into founders [See More](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/founders.md) ![Mike Draper](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-mikerdraper.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) ### Mike Draper @mikerdraper 2.6M+ followersParenting & Humor [![Quiz Quest on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-quizquest-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYf98HxB7uh/) ![Liv Merima](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-liv-v2.jpg&w=3840&q=75) ### Liv Merima @livmerima 150K+ followersSpirituality [![Claim It on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-claimit-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/claim-it.md) ![Quackity](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-quackity.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) ### Quackity @quackity 50M+ followersGaming [![Dababel on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-dababel-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://x.com/Quackity/status/1942345365581349331) ![App Store Chart](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Flaunchchart.jpg&w=640&q=75) ![Brandon Whiteleather](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ffreeze-dry-buddy%2Fbrandon.jpg&w=3840&q=75) ### Brandon Whiteleather @whitepepperfarms 1.4M+ followersHomestead & Food [![Freeze Dry Buddy on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-freezedrybuddy-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/freeze-dry-buddy.md) ![Tavi Gandhi](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ftavi-avatar.jpg&w=3840&q=75) ### Tavi Gandhi @tavigandhi 230K+ followersFashion & Lifestyle [![Taiyaar on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-taiyaar-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/taiyaar.md) ![Samantha Mae](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-phoebe.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) ### Samantha Mae @phoebe.thescottishfold 150K+ followersCat Mom [![NineLives on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fninelives-screenshot-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/ninelives.md) ![Dave Farina](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-professordave.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) ### Dave Farina @ProfessorDaveExplains 4.3M+ followersEducation [![Is This BS? on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-isthisbs-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/is-this-bs.md) ![Cait](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fcaitconquers-avatar.jpg&w=3840&q=75) ### Cait @caitconquers 1.5M+ followersFashion & DIY [![Rethread on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-thriftflip-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/rethread.md) ![Ellie Fausett](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-ellie-fausett.png&w=3840&q=75) ### Ellie Fausett @bugsncats Health & Science [![Vector Guard on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-vectorguard-phone-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://vectorguard.app/) ![Kristen Donathan](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-southernescape.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) ### Kristen Donathan @southernescape 1.5M+ followersHome & DIY [![Stain Fix on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-stainsavior-phone-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/stain-fix.md) ![Matthew Gauger](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fgreenhorn-grove%2Fmatthew-avatar.jpg&w=3840&q=75) ### Matthew Gauger @greenhorngrove 1M+ followersHomestead & Cooking [![Garden-to-Table Companion on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-greenhorngrove-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/garden-to-table-companion.md) ![Skye Richardson](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-skye.jpeg&w=3840&q=75) ### Skye Richardson @theskyewolf 1M+ followersLifestyle & ADHD [![NeuroHaven on iPhone](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fscreenshot-neurohaven-elevated.png&w=3840&q=75)](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/neurohaven.md) ## Your fans could be writing these Jun 2026 ### I like what I see so far > It gave me easy to read setting for the first thing I asked to do (bananas) I had done a few batches before but not as the settings that Brandon suggested. I am excited to dial in my FD and not waste my time. ShadeeReyApp Store [Freeze-Dry Buddyby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ffreeze-dry-buddy%2Fbrandon.jpg&w=48&q=75)Brandon Whiteleather![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ffreeze-dry-buddy%2Fapp-icon.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freeze-dry-buddy-batch-log/id6763676080) Jan 2026 ### Game changer > No fluffy superficial affirmations, these actually resonate and create space in my mind to question that pesky ego, and let go of sabotage loops. … just listening to Liv’s voice has been a game changer to get my own inner voice to find a new script. Aurora BurstApp Store [Claim Itby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-liv-v2.jpg&w=48&q=75)Liv Merima![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fliv-app.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/claim-it-custom-affirmations/id6754252163) Oct 2025 ### Amazing App!! > This app is phenomenal and so helpful! I’m taking my family on a hike and now I’ll know if we’re going to an area with a high tick or mosquito presence! Kudos to Ellie for designing this app! NYCHiker1App Store [Vector Guardby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-ellie-fausett.png&w=48&q=75)Ellie Fausett![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fvectorguard-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vector-guard-bug-identifier/id6749871217) May 2026 ### LOVE IT!! > I actually got so much cleaning done!! And at least 3 stains I thought were permanent are gone!! Thank you Kristen 💗 charlotte06278App Store [Stain Fixby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-southernescape.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Kristen Donathan![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fstainfix-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stain-fix-remove-stains/id6760374116) May 2026 ### Fun and nostalgic > This was so fun! I did it with my kids helping:) fun questions and easy to use LydiaOspreyApp Store [Quiz Questby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-mikerdraper.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Mike Draper![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fquizquest-512x512.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quiz-quest-social-trivia/id6758463972) Jul 2026 ### Wow > Had no idea it had this much to it … helps with planning with planting, harvesting, and recipes. And the community super cool and supportive LikwidMApp Store [Garden-to-Table Companionby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fgreenhorn-grove%2Fmatthew-avatar.jpg&w=48&q=75)Matthew Gauger![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fgreenhorn-grove%2Fapp-icon.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/garden-to-table-companion/id6775999892) Dec 2025 > This app is exactly what I needed. I'm seriously scatterbrained and prone towards procrastination. This is an adorable way of making the fight to get stuff done possible and fun at the same time. Thank you for making it!! Neil BraunGoogle Play [NeuroHavenby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-skye.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Skye Richardson![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fskye-app.png&w=96&q=75)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neuronest) Mar 2025 > Schnelle und einfach zu bedienende App. Beschränkt sich aufs Wesentliche und alle nötigen Infos wie Wasser, Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten, Essen und öffentlicher Verkehr. Gunnar VTGoogle Play · DE [Wanderfreundby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-thruhikers.webp&w=48&q=75)Renee & Tim![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fwanderfreund-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wanderfreund) Jul 2025 ### insanely impressive! > Being a Quackity fan aside, this app is insane. Being able to communicate with others without an insane paywall on every button? Fantastic. I have a few bilingual friends, so this will 100% come in handy! myeditingarcApp Store · GB [Dababelby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-quackity.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Quackity![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fdababel-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dababel/id6746732615) May 2026 ### Great addition > I’m new to freeze drying, so there’s definitely a learning curve for me, but overall the Freeze Dry Buddy app seems pretty straightforward and easy to navigate. I like being able to keep track of batches and pantry inventory in one place. Rhonda GeeshApp Store [Freeze-Dry Buddyby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ffreeze-dry-buddy%2Fbrandon.jpg&w=48&q=75)Brandon Whiteleather![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ffreeze-dry-buddy%2Fapp-icon.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freeze-dry-buddy-batch-log/id6763676080) Jan 2026 ### Surprisingly deep > No surface-level positivity, just clear prompts that help you reflect and let go of mental clutter. Listening instead of reading is a game changer. Highly recommend Piano-womannnApp Store [Claim Itby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-liv-v2.jpg&w=48&q=75)Liv Merima![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fliv-app.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/claim-it-custom-affirmations/id6754252163) Sep 2025 ### I love this app! > Easy to use, informative, and amazed at the findings. I have told all my friends about this app because it’s that great paulam98772App Store · CA [Vector Guardby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-ellie-fausett.png&w=48&q=75)Ellie Fausett![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fvectorguard-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vector-guard-bug-identifier/id6749871217) May 2026 ### A great app for moms + Very helpful reminders > This app sends me great reminders to clean and helped me get out some stubborn stains around the house Piano-womannnApp Store [Stain Fixby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-southernescape.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Kristen Donathan![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fstainfix-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stain-fix-remove-stains/id6760374116) May 2026 ### Not only 4 millennials! > Had great fun answering questions as fast as I could. Not always knew the correct answer but made me remember a long time ago! Laia's mumApp Store · ES [Quiz Questby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-mikerdraper.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Mike Draper![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fquizquest-512x512.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quiz-quest-social-trivia/id6758463972) Jul 2025 > Bin den Rothaarsteig damit komplett gelaufen und die App hat mir die Wanderkarte erspart und das vor und während der Tour Jürgen PütterGoogle Play · DE [Wanderfreundby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-thruhikers.webp&w=48&q=75)Renee & Tim![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fwanderfreund-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wanderfreund) Aug 2026 ### Incredible! > The app is genuinely so helpful! You can see literally everything: streamers, lore, news, website. Everything is organized and easy to access. Along with the accessible information, there’s a whole game. … This game gets updated so often and it’s super enjoyable. yogiuzApp Store [QSMPby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-quackity.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Quackity![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fqsmp-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qsmp-meet-global-creators/id6751679868) Jul 2026 > I’m new to freeze drying and being able to follow successful recipes and directions is a great way to start Elh68App Store · AU [Freeze-Dry Buddyby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ffreeze-dry-buddy%2Fbrandon.jpg&w=48&q=75)Brandon Whiteleather![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Ffreeze-dry-buddy%2Fapp-icon.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/freeze-dry-buddy-batch-log/id6763676080) Feb 2026 ### Love! > Been using this app for a few weeks now and I genuinely feel like people have been treating me differently, I’ve been getting so many compliments and even one of my ex situationships randomly came back 😹 highly recommend! Zosia292App Store · CA [Claim Itby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-liv-v2.jpg&w=48&q=75)Liv Merima![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fliv-app.png&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/claim-it-custom-affirmations/id6754252163) Oct 2025 ### Amazing tool > Great for education and family safety SVbug10App Store [Vector Guardby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-ellie-fausett.png&w=48&q=75)Ellie Fausett![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fvectorguard-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vector-guard-bug-identifier/id6749871217) Jan 2023 > Sehr gute App! Zwei Wege (Westweg und Teile vom Altmühltal Panoramaweg) bin ich schon als Zelt-Tour gegangen, bevor ich die App hatte, und beim nachträglichen durchgehen dieser Wege habe ich so ziemlich alle relevanten Punkte (Übernachtungs-Möglichkeiten, Wasserstellen) wieder gefunden. Ce vau KaGoogle Play · DE [Wanderfreundby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-thruhikers.webp&w=48&q=75)Renee & Tim![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fwanderfreund-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wanderfreund) Jul 2025 ### AWSOME 🔥 > it’s incredible hearing your own voice in different languages, amazing that you were able to achieve this! emitadoriApp Store · CA [Dababelby![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-quackity.jpeg&w=48&q=75)Quackity![](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fapp-icons%2Fdababel-512x512.jpg&w=96&q=75)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dababel/id6746732615) 526.8M+ Views Generated 100M+ Combined Followers 100% Yours Your app, your brand, your audience, your revenue. ## Built in three weeks. Better every week after. The same team takes your business from audience insight to App Store, then stays to improve onboarding, retention, pricing, and recurring revenue. 1. ### 1. We build it. Design, engineering, and your brand shipped as a native app. 2. ### 2. We launch it. App Store approval, launch content, and day-one momentum with your audience. 3. ### 3. We run it. Servers, support, and updates. You never touch the infrastructure. 4. ### 4. We optimize it. every day Retention, pricing, and revenue experiments that compound. [Start for Free](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/signup) > I went from talking about affirmations to having my own affirmation brand. My followers DM me every day saying they love it! ![Liv Merima](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-liv.png&w=96&q=75) Liv Merima @livmerima > I always wanted to give my community something more than content. Now I have a product that actually helps them. ![Skye Richardson](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-skye.jpeg&w=96&q=75) Skye Richardson @theskyewolf > They built my app in 2 weeks, and all I had to do was show up as myself. I went from cat mom to founder. ![Samantha Mae](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-phoebe.jpeg&w=96&q=75) Samantha Mae @phoebe.thescottishfold > I had the idea for my app for years. They made it real in weeks. Now it's on the App Store and my audience actually uses it every day. ![Ellie Fausett](https://www.builtbyfoundry.io/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Favatar-ellie-fausett.png&w=96&q=75) Ellie Fausett @bugsncats ## Your audience proved the demand. Now own the product. 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