Kristopher Mullins
Kristopher Mullins (born April 23, 1985) is an entrepreneur and actor known for his work in special effects for music videos, as well as for founding various companies. He is the creator of iLikeThatDJ Ent., KCM Investments, CryoFX, Co2 Cannon, HollywoodSpecialFX, Project Green Advancements, Mullins & McGinn Publishing, SanitizeFX, and Founders Field Day.
Early Life and Education
Mullins studied at San Diego City College, earning an Associate of Arts in Electronic Music Production in 2004. He received an Associate of Science in Engineering from Coastline Community College in 2005. The following year, he completed an Associate of Arts in Web Design, Graphic Design, and Marketing at Platt College. In 2008, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Video Production, Marketing, and Branding. He later returned to San Diego City College to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science in Music in 2011.
In 2021, Mullins completed a Master Practitioner certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming through the Academy of Applied Psychology. In 2025, he received an NCI-2 certification in behavior profiling from Neuro-Cognitive Intelligence University.
Mullins has a Six Sigma Black Belt certificate that was awarded by the Council for Six Sigma Certification on February 10, 2019.
Career
Special effects and acting
Mullins has served as a special effects supervisor for several music video productions, including Starlight (Could You Be Mine) (2014) by Don Diablo & Matt Nash, Like Home (2013) by Nicky Romero & Nervo, and Take Me (2016) by Nicky Romero featuring Colton Avery.
He also made appearances in music videos, including Legacy (2013) by Nicky Romero & Krewella and Take Me (2016) by Nicky Romero.
In 2013, he appeared on the TV show Total Blackout alongside his brother Kenny Mullins. The two later performed as music artists under the names DJ Kray-Z-K and Jakato.[1]
Business ventures
Mullins is the founder of CryoFX LLC, a company specializing in CO2 effects for immersive entertainment experiences, particularly within Electronic Arts (EA).[2][3] HCryoFX provided special effects for Mass Effect: New Earth at California’s Great America.[3] He also co-founded Mullins & McGinn Publishing, which focuses on digital content and website management. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched SanitizeFX to offer sanitation-related products.
From 2024 to 2025, Mullins served as Chief Marketing Officer at Capital Max.[4][5][6][7] He is also part of Legends Equity Group, an investment and entrepreneurship-focused business network.[8]
Within logistics, Mullins has worked on AI-based analytics tools, digital tracking systems, and automated dispatch services for freight operations. He has also contributed to the development of digital branding strategies and has spoken about the integration of AI in onboarding remote staff, automating brand management, and creating AI-generated voices for businesses.[9][10][11]
In the gaming sector, he has supported the development of tools that enable player-driven communities.[12] In the area of retail trading, he has raised concerns about weaknesses in digital infrastructure, calling for improvements to better manage system failures and surges in trading volume.[13]
Mullins launched the Virtual Scaling Accelerator Program and the V.E.T.E.R.A.N.S. Blueprint Framework, which are focused on business growth and marketing automation strategies.[14][15]
Media and public engagements
Mullins has delivered talks on entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, and business automation across multiple platforms. Since 2022, he has participated in the Grant Cardone 10X Business Coach Program. He appeared in the television show Legacy Makers, where he shared insights on his business philosophy.[16][15]
In 2023, The Wall Street Journal cited Mullins in its coverage of the car-sharing service Turo, where he discussed the evolution of rental business models.[17][18][19] His views on investment and marketing have been featured in publications such as GoBankingRates and Marketer Interview.[20][21][22][23]
He has also provided commentary on changes to real estate commission regulations, highlighting how these shifts could affect competitive bidding and the pace of real estate transactions.[24]
References
- ↑ DJ Kray-Z-K (2013-02-05). "Total Blackout ft. Kray-Z-K & Jakato". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M1KYmCUtSo.
- ↑ Dalal, Caroline. "Luxe Vegas: Hitting the Jackpot of Style and Sophistication" (in en). https://resident.com/destinations/2025/01/11/luxe-vegas-hitting-the-jackpot-of-style-and-sophistication.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Great America ready to unleash thrilling 'Mass Effect' - San Jose Mercury News". 2016-05-21. http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_29904591/great-america-ready-unleash-thrilling-mass-effect.
- ↑ Hub, The Human Capital. "How to Attract Top Talent in a Remote World: 9 Best Practices" (in en). https://www.thehumancapitalhub.com/articles/how-to-attract-top-talent-in-a-remote-world-9-best-practices#google_vignette.
- ↑ Plahonina, Mary; admin (2024-05-16). "Big Data Insights: Leveraging Analytics To Refine E-commerce Marketing Strategies | REVERB" (in en-US). https://reverbico.com/blog/big-data-insights-leveraging-analytics-to-refine-e-commerce-marketing-strategies/.
- ↑ "Mistakes to Avoid When Using Lead Generation Apps for Recruitment" (in en). https://www.robinwaite.com/blog/top-7-mistakes-to-avoid-when-using-lead-generation-apps-for-recruitment.
- ↑ Jackson, Margaret. "2024's Hottest Investment? Despite Housing Crisis, Experts Explain Why Rental Properties Will Make You Rich" (in English). https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/07/39662917/2024s-hottest-investment-despite-housing-crisis-experts-explain-why-rental-properties-will-make-you.
- ↑ "Meet the Legends Tribe" (in en). https://www.legendsequitygroup.com/blank-2.
- ↑ IndustryTrends (2024-09-06). "How to Use Automation to Simplify Your Remote Hiring Process" (in en). https://www.analyticsinsight.net/tech-news/how-to-use-automation-to-simplify-your-remote-hiring-process.
- ↑ PYMNTS (2024-08-14). "Multimodal AI Impacts Retail From Voice Assistants to Checkout-Free Shopping" (in en-US). https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2024/multimodal-ai-impacts-retail-from-voice-assistants-to-checkout-free-shopping/.
- ↑ "Kris Mullins Archives | PYMNTS.com". https://www.pymnts.com/tag/kris-mullins/.
- ↑ Sayers, Simon (2024-05-16). "Leveraging Gaming Communities: Effective Digital Marketing Strategies for In-Game Engagement" (in en-US). https://www.psu.com/news/leveraging-gaming-communities-effective-digital-marketing-strategies-for-in-game-engagement/.
- ↑ Lyudvig, Anna (2024-08-08). "Broker Outages Highlight Vulnerabilities in the Infrastructure of Retail Trading Platforms" (in en-US). https://www.tradersmagazine.com/featured_articles/brokerage-outages-highlight-vulnerabilities-in-the-infrastructure-of-online-trading-platforms/.
- ↑ Staff, Editorial (2025-02-13). "Serial Entrepreneur Launches Global Programs for Business Growth and Scaling: Expert Reveals Blueprint for Success in Marketing, Automation, and Scaling Strategies - The Citizen Pulse" (in en-US). https://thecitizenpulse.com/serial-entrepreneur-launches-global-programs-for-business-growth-and-scaling-expert-reveals-blueprint-for-success-in-marketing-automation-and-scaling-strategies/.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Kris Mullins Joins Legacy Makers TV to Share insights on Scaling Businesses, Mastery, and Entrepreneurial Success". https://www.fox21news.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/786994269/kris-mullins-joins-legacy-makers-tv-to-share-insights-on-scaling-businesses-mastery-and-entrepreneurial-success/.
- ↑ Mullins, Kris. "Watch Kris Mullins in Legacy Makers Coming Summer 2025" (in en). https://www.legacymakerstv.com/kris-mullins.
- ↑ The Wall Street Journal (2019-11-26). "Why Turo, the 'Airbnb for Cars', Is Angering Rental Companies | WSJ". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swNgImx5Vwk.
- ↑ "Turo, the 'Airbnb for Cars', Angers Rental Car Companies" (in en-US). https://www.wsj.com/video/series/in-depth-features/turo-the-airbnb-for-cars-angers-rental-car-companies/630DBF81-3E2E-46A5-B147-3C3AE42C53D8?mod=bizbuysell_trending_now_video_pos2.
- ↑ "Turo OpenRoad" (in en-US). 2019-12-02. https://openroad.turo.com/updates/2019/12/2/turo-the-airbnb-for-cars-angers-rental-car-companies.
- ↑ "Real Estate Experts: Why You Don't Want To Wait To Invest In Rental Properties". https://finance.yahoo.com/news/real-estate-experts-why-don-130044917.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEw-LWU497KuDsRIepodwjT1o_grZvBStIkejvNE6Uc3-yA1LDmWwSXp1T_37r_gC5_FWdyiSdenzix_tz3ljVhlcXNTFBwTE7ideQak-kcwcirM4PpiXtYUwAEw9ODM3vJplqL5DsMNAZ_TKGkwvS8v3qIkwatimDmdtoh9Sa03.
- ↑ "AOL". https://www.aol.com/finance/real-estate-experts-why-don-130044312.html?guccounter=1.
- ↑ "Here's How Much Millennials Can Save by Moving From NYC to the South". https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/here-s-how-much-millennials-can-save-by-moving-from-nyc-to-the-south/ar-BB1pBrlR?ocid=BingNewsVerp.
- ↑ "Here's How Much Millennials Can Save by Moving From NYC to the South" (in en). 2024-07-08. https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/heres-how-much-millennials-can-save-by-moving-from-nyc-to-the-south/.
- ↑ "How the new real estate commission rules hurt homebuyers". https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/how-the-new-real-estate-commission-rules-hurt-homebuyers-081924.html.