Zanbazaar
DefunctYC S06Boston, US · Founded 2006 · 4 employees · 1 known investors
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A platform enabling users to build and publish curated product recommendation lists, with creators earning referral commissions on resulting sales.
Also known as Modfour
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S06)
Zanbazaar was founded in 2006 by Brendan Doms, Sean McBride, Dean Dieker, and Brian Shih.
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Brendan DomsFounderformerBrendan Doms is the co-founder and CTO of Adni (formerly Lumify), having previously founded a company that was acquired by UnitedHealthcare. He studied computer engineering at Olin College and has developed algorithms for logistics optimization.
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Sean McBrideFounder2006–2006Sean McBride has worked as a software engineer, product manager, and designer at companies including Google, Typekit, Adobe, Intercom, and Range. He was a YC founder in Summer 2006.
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Dean DiekerFounderformer
Investors · 1
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Zanbazaar do?
- A platform enabling users to build and publish curated product recommendation lists, with creators earning referral commissions on resulting sales.
- Who founded Zanbazaar?
- Zanbazaar was founded by Brendan Doms, Sean McBride, Dean Dieker, Brian Shih in 2006.
- Who are Zanbazaar's investors?
- Zanbazaar's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Zanbazaar headquartered?
- Zanbazaar is headquartered in Boston, US.







