Kids Training Lab · Leadership & Vision

Our Story

We built Kids Training Lab to offer the real alternative to screen time: bodyweight movement, dedicated coaching, and confidence that lasts a lifetime.

01 · Founder & CEO

Michael Leonov

Founder & CEO, KTL

Michael Leonov is an entrepreneur with a background in marketing, brand development, business growth, and a lifelong passion for sports and fitness. The inspiration for KTL began when Michael started training with his son, Maddox, at just three years old, discovering firsthand how movement, exercise, and play could build confidence, discipline, and healthy habits from an early age.

Recognizing a growing need for kids to spend less time on screens and more time being active, Michael envisioned a premium fitness and wellness experience designed specifically for children. Combining his marketing expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, passion for sports, and personal experience as a father, Michael founded KTL with a mission to build the healthiest generation in history.

02 · Co-Founder & Strategic Partner

Christopher Benabu

Co-Founder & Strategic Partner, KTL

Christopher Benabu is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience building and scaling successful businesses across financial technology, payment processing, real estate, and private lending. As Co-Founder of Suede and Valor PayTech, he has helped build payment platforms serving hundreds of thousands of merchants and processing over $9 billion annually. His expertise in business development, strategic growth, and operations brings valuable leadership and financial insight to KTL, supporting its vision of becoming a premier youth performance and wellness brand.

03 · Partner & CFO

Leo Vartanov

Partner & Chief Financial Officer, KTL

Leo Vartanov is an accomplished entrepreneur and financial executive with over 20 years of experience in business development, finance, and operations. As Co-Founder and former CEO of Merchant Industry, he helped build the company into a nationally recognized financial services business before overseeing the sale of a majority ownership stake to private equity. Today, as Founder and Managing Partner of Vartanov Capital, Leo brings extensive expertise in financial strategy, capital management, and scaling businesses. At KTL, Leo will oversee financial planning, budgeting, and long term growth strategy, helping establish a strong financial foundation for future expansion.