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LaunchHear
DefunctYC W10San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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LaunchHear operates a platform connecting bloggers with manufacturers seeking product reviews, enabling early distribution of new items to media outlets.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W10)
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Alex KruppCEO, Co-founder2010–2011Alex Krupp is co-founder and CEO of FWD:Everyone, which provides tools for reading, sharing, searching, and discovering email discussions within organizations.
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Allan YoungFounder2010–2010Allan Young is the cofounder of LaunchHear, and previously founded Runway Incubator (acquired by Vanke Group) and Sago.ai (acquired by CS Disco).
Investors · 1
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does LaunchHear do?
- LaunchHear operates a platform connecting bloggers with manufacturers seeking product reviews, enabling early distribution of new items to media outlets.
- Who founded LaunchHear?
- LaunchHear was founded by Alex Krupp, Allan Young.
- Who are LaunchHear's investors?
- LaunchHear's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is LaunchHear headquartered?
- LaunchHear is headquartered in San Francisco, US.