About
Cole Rise founded Flagr and previously held roles at Particle (acquired by Apple in 2013), Litely, and Polaroid Swing (acquired by Microsoft in 2017).
Founder at FlagrYC W06
Intro paths
YC
Cole went through Y Combinator (Winter 2006) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Cole can intro founders to Flagr's investors below.
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Experience
- MicrosoftPrincipal Designer @ Microsoft AIcurrent2017 β presentBellevue, WA
- Space Camera Co.Space Camera Makercurrent2015 β present
- Self-employedPhotographercurrent2005 β present
- LitelyFounder, Designer2012 β 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- LanglyAdvisor2012 β 2017Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- PolaroidChief Creative Officer2015 β 2017
- InstagramDesign Consultant2010 β 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- AppleCreative Technologist, Innovations2012 β 2013Cupertino, CA
- Subatomic Systems, Inc.Founder, CCO2011 β 2012San Francisco, CA
- Particle Programmatica, IncFounder, Designer2008 β 2012
- Flagr Inc.Founder, Designer2005 β 2009
- Yahoo!Designer, Mobile2007 β 2008
- Productorials Inc.Flash Designer2004 β 2006
- The Barbarian GroupFlash Designer2005 β 2006Greater Boston
- BETELGEUSE MEDIA LIMITEDIntern2003New York, NY
- Liquid Silver Technologies Inc.Founder1999 β 2003New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Interaction Design24User Experience21Photography16Experience Design13Branding & Identity10Business Development5Art Direction1Web Design1Graphic DesignDigital MediaSocial MediaSocial Media Marketing
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Cole Rise?
- Cole Rise founded Flagr and previously held roles at Particle (acquired by Apple in 2013), Litely, and Polaroid Swing (acquired by Microsoft in 2017).
- Where does Cole Rise work?
- Cole Rise is Founder of Flagr.
- What companies did Cole Rise found?
- Cole Rise founded Flagr.
- Where did Cole Rise go to school?
- Cole Rise studied at Emerson College (Cinematography and Film/Video Production).
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Shared employers
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