Hiptype
DefunctYC S12San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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Hiptype provides analytics and targeted advertising tools for eBook platforms through a plugin that collects reader demographic and performance data to enable personalized ads and automated marketing optimization.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)
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Sohail PrasadFounder/CTOSohail Prasad is the founder and CEO of Destiny and formerly led Forge, a publicly traded company. He has invested in over 150 early-stage startups and is a Y Combinator alumnus and Thiel Fellow.
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hiptype do?
- Hiptype provides analytics and targeted advertising tools for eBook platforms through a plugin that collects reader demographic and performance data to enable personalized ads and automated marketing optimization.
- Who founded Hiptype?
- Hiptype was founded by James Levy, Sohail Prasad.
- Who are Hiptype's investors?
- Hiptype's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Hiptype headquartered?
- Hiptype is headquartered in San Francisco, US.







