Anatolii Kasianov is the co-founder and co-CEO of HOLYWATER. Under his leadership, HW evolved from a single-product idea into the fastest-growing startup (Sifted 100) with over 32 million users across My Passion (a leading romance novels platform in 10 countries), My Drama (a vertical streaming service), and My Muse (an AI-generated streaming platform).Anatolii has built the company’s tech infrastructure from scratch and continues to oversee everything from backend development to user acquisition, content, and biz dev. One of the standout cases is My Drama — now the #1 vertical streaming platform in the U.S. and Europe, recognized by Forbes, TechCrunch, and The Webby Awards.

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Jan 31, 2025

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AI and Human Collaboration in Creating Short Series: How to Find Balance and Shape the Industry

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May 13, 2025

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The Symbiosis of Artificial Intelligence and Humans in Cinema: How to Find Balance and Transform the Industry

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Jun 11, 2025

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The Image Market: How AI Is Impacting Acting Careers

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Sep 24, 2024

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How To Conduct Startup Alignment Sessions: A Step-By-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to running effective startup alignment sessions by Anatolii Kasianov for Forbes.

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Aug 12, 2024

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Why Short-form Vertical Series are the Future of Streaming

Co-founder of HOLYWATER Anatolii Kasianov explains why vertical short-form series are shaping the future of streaming.

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