Meet the founder

From Experience to Innovation

Owner & CEO

Tyrus Gillam

“Tyrus is the founder and visionary behind ShortKut Universal - a modern brand built for the future of mobile professionals.”

With over 25 years in the barber industry and more than 15 years working as a mobile barber, Tyrus experienced firsthand the everyday challenges that professionals face while working on the move. From carrying backpacks and small barber cases with limited space, to constantly searching for customer outlets because tools were running low on battery, he saw major gaps in the industry that were slowing professionals down.
One of the biggest frustrations was setup time and organization. Constantly placing backpacks and barber cases on customers’ tables, chairs, or floors, then digging through bags to find tools, wasted time and created an unprofessional workflow. Tyrus wanted something that allowed professionals to move faster, stay organized, and set up quickly and efficiently without the hassle.

He also realized that many times when working inside customers’ homes, hotels, offices, hospitals, or other locations, the seating available was often too low, too high, uncomfortable, or simply not designed for professional grooming services. Long hours of working in uncomfortable positions created strain on the body and affected both the barber’s comfort and the client’s experience.
Those real-world experiences inspired him to begin developing innovative mobile solutions and future-forward professional equipment designed around mobility, comfort, organization, efficiency, and performance — including the vision for a more advanced mobile barber chair created specifically to improve comfort for both the barber and the customer.
What started as frustration eventually became a vision.
ShortKut Universal was created to help professionals work smarter, move easier, stay organized, and operate with more freedom and control over their time.

Driven by real-world experience and innovation, Tyrus began designing professional-grade mobile barber cases, apparel, accessories, and future-forward mobility products engineered specifically for modern professionals. His vision was never just about barbering — it was about building a global brand centered around mobility, professionalism, innovation, independence, and opportunity.
Today, ShortKut Universal represents more than products.
It represents:
● movement
● ambition
● innovation
● independence
● professionalism
● freedom
● global opportunity

From local cities to professionals worldwide, the mission of ShortKut Universal is to create tools, systems, and future technology that empower professionals to work without limits and build on their own terms.

Tyrus believes the future belongs to professionals who can adapt, move, and operate anywhere.

That philosophy inspired the company slogan:

“Take The ShortKut And Catch Up With Time.”

As ShortKut Universal continues to grow, the vision remains the same:to build a worldwide ecosystem for modern professionals through innovative products, technology, and mobility-driven solutions.

Welcome to the future of professional mobility.

Welcome to ShortKut Universal.