Adam Simmons
FounderFounder & CEO at Ultralight
San Francisco, California, United States
FoundedUltralight · YC
About
Adam Simmons has 15 years of experience developing tools for games and desktop applications, with background in graphics research and expertise in C++, GPU, and UI systems.
Founder & CEO at UltralightYC W19
Intro paths
YC
Adam went through Y Combinator (Winter 2019) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Adam can intro founders to Ultralight's investors below.
Ultralight's investors · 2
Experience
- Ultralight, Inc.Founder and CEOcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- AwesomiumFounder and CEO2008 — 2015
- Wolfire GamesConsultant2008 — 2009
- Stanford University Humanities LabConsultant2009
Skills & more
Business ManagementFundraisingSoftware Project ManagementStartupsEnterprise Software SalesJavaScriptOpenGLHuman Computer InteractionGPUC++4Web TechnologiesProject Management1
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Cross-platform DevelopmentBranding & IdentityReverse EngineeringWeb ApplicationsPythonUser ExperienceJavaProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentEnterprise ArchitectureInformation ArchitectureC#Languages English · Japanese
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Adam Simmons?
- Adam Simmons has 15 years of experience developing tools for games and desktop applications, with background in graphics research and expertise in C++, GPU, and UI systems.
- Where does Adam Simmons work?
- Adam Simmons is Founder & CEO of Ultralight.
- What companies did Adam Simmons found?
- Adam Simmons founded Ultralight.
- Where did Adam Simmons go to school?
- Adam Simmons studied at Y Combinator (W19); Sam Houston State University (Bachelor of Science, Computer Science); Lone Star College (Associate of Science).
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