Portfolio — 2026
Charleston Smith
Builder and creator. Currently designing and shipping Vantr, an AI-powered publishing platform for creators.
Builder and creator. Currently designing and shipping Vantr, an AI-powered publishing platform for creators.
I'm based in Cincinnati, Ohio. A few weeks ago I'd never opened a terminal — I decided the fastest way to actually learn to build software was to build something real, in public, mistakes included.
That became Vantr: a full-stack platform with a real database, OAuth integrations across seven social platforms, and a working publishing pipeline — built while learning Next.js, TypeScript, and Supabase from scratch.
I'm looking to connect with other builders and creators, and open to early opportunities — freelance work, collaborations, or a first role where I can keep learning by shipping real things.
Upload one short-form video, write one caption, publish it to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest — with AI-assisted caption feedback, a content calendar, and a built-in CRM for brand deals and income.
Still deciding what I build next — check back soon, or reach out if you want to build something together.