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AcquiredYC S13San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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Layer By Layer operated an online marketplace where users could discover, purchase, and share designs for 3D printing at home.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S13)
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Jon Miller SchwartzCo-Founder & CEO2012–2014Jon Miller Schwartz has held engineering and product roles at several robotics and manufacturing companies, including Arena AI, Voodoo Manufacturing (YC W17), and Body Labs, and is currently building industrial robots at Ultra.
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Max FriefeldCo-Founder2012–2014Max Friefeld studied computer and electrical engineering at Harvey Mudd College and co-founded two Y Combinator-backed companies: Layer By Layer and Voodoo Manufacturing. Before starting Ultra, he worked at Boston Consulting Group on operations optimization for major logistics networks and go-to-market strategy for robotics companies.
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2 people who came through Layer By Layer went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Layer By Layer do?
- Layer By Layer operated an online marketplace where users could discover, purchase, and share designs for 3D printing at home.
- Who founded Layer By Layer?
- Layer By Layer was founded by Jon Miller Schwartz, Max Friefeld.
- Who are Layer By Layer's investors?
- Layer By Layer's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Layer By Layer headquartered?
- Layer By Layer is headquartered in San Francisco, US.