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Cole Morell

Cole Morell
Cole Morell
	Morell in 2023
Born	December 5, 2006 (age 18); Roseville, California, U.S.
Education	Sierra College
Occupation(s)	Businessman, Entrepreneur
Known for	Co-founder of Layout Media LLC; Co-founder of Vex Hosting;
Height	6’1”
Website	https://colemorell.com

Cole Morell (born December 5, 2006) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and freelance cinematographer. He is the co-founder of Vex Hosting, a game hosting company, and Layout Media LLC, a Sacramento-based digital solutions agency specializing in web design and e-commerce development.

Born in Roseville, California, Morell grew up in the Sacramento region, where he developed an early interest in creative and technical industries. Raised in a Christian household, he is the son of Ixel Morell, MPH, MBA, and Julie Morell. Instead of completing his junior year in traditional high school, Morell attended Sierra College, where he began advancing his education and career plans.

Early Life and Education

Cole Morell was born in Roseville, California, and grew up in the Sacramento region, where he developed an early interest in creative and technical industries. Raised in a Christian household, Morell was influenced by his faith and values, which have guided both his personal and professional life.

Morell’s entrepreneurial journey began at age 10 when he sold Rainbow Loom bracelets at his older brother’s baseball games to fund his Lego collection. By age 13, he ventured into YouTube under the name “Cmore,” where he gained a following streaming Fortnite during the pandemic. Through his YouTube channel, Morell generated revenue from merchandise sales, the Epic Support-A-Creator program, and Google AdSense.

Instead of completing his junior year in a traditional high school setting, Morell enrolled at Sierra College, allowing him to focus more on his career and travel. He had previously attended Western Sierra Collegiate Academy for his freshman year and Rocklin High School for his sophomore year.

At age 15, Morell began volunteering at Bayside Church, initially operating cameras for live video at the Adventure Campus. He later transitioned to the Blue Oaks campus, creating promotional graphics, recap videos, and sermon slides, while continuing to operate cameras for live video broadcasts.

At 16, Morell joined Illuminate Production Services (IPS), where he traveled across multiple states during his junior and senior years of high school. At IPS, he worked on large-scale commercial events, concerts, and conferences, handling tasks such as rigging lighting fixtures and building LED walls.

In 2023, Morell co-founded Vex Hosting with Jack Derepentigny and Joshua Gunter, a business focused on generating passive income and learning how to legally operate a business in California. The business quickly gained traction, generating over 200 million natural impressions on social media platforms.

Following the success of Vex Hosting, Morell and Derepentigny co-founded Layout Media LLC, a digital solutions agency specializing in marketing, web design, and e-commerce development. The company’s focus is on creating customized digital solutions to help businesses grow.

Business Career

Early Work

At the age of 16, Morell began volunteering at Bayside Church, operating cameras such as the Sony FX6 and RED Komodo for live production. He also worked part-time for Illuminate Production Services (IPS) as a production associate, where he rigged lighting fixtures, LED walls, managed live video systems, and set up commercial events such as conferences. Through IPS, Morell traveled across the United States to work on large-scale productions.

Vex Hosting

In 2023, Morell co-founded Vex Hosting, a passive income business, with Jack Derepentigny and Joshua Gunter. Vex Hosting is a game hosting company built to deliver a seamless and reliable experience for players. With an emphasis on performance, simplicity, and ease of use, Vex Hosting provides scalable hosting solutions that cater to both casual and competitive gamers. The platform focuses on minimizing downtime, ensuring optimal server performance, and creating a user-friendly environment that requires minimal technical expertise to operate. It’s designed to meet the needs of gamers at all levels while delivering passive income through a well-structured hosting model.

Layout Media

Morell co-founded Layout Media LLC, a digital solutions agency. Layout Media specializes in custom web design and e-commerce storefronts using WordPress and WooCommerce. The company focuses on search engine optimization (SEO) and developing tools such as mobile apps and user-friendly front-end shopping interfaces.

Other Ventures

Beyond Vex Hosting and Layout Media, Morell has created a wide-ranging portfolio in a number of different creative industries. He has worked in general media marketing for businesses, creating high-quality visuals and strategic campaigns to improve brand presence. His experience includes freelance wedding filmmaking, where he captures lasting memories through cinematic storytelling, and passion-driven projects created during his travels. These ventures reflect Morell's versatility as a creator and his ability to blend technical skill with artistic vision.

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