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Dan Ribbens

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Founder at Payload

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

FoundedPayload · YC

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About

Dan Ribbens founded Payload CMS and serves as its COO. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University and has worked as a senior developer, team lead, and architect across multiple software teams, with prior experience as a freelance consultant.

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Founder at PayloadYC S22

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YC

Dan went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Payload's investors · 17

Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park · $500K – $50M checksBaillie GiffordEdinburgh · since 2024BlackRockNew York · since 2024Caruso VenturesColorado · $500K – $2.5M checks · since 2024Coatue ManagementNew York · $1M – $20M checks · since 2024Exceptional CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $1M checks · since 2022Gradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2022Grand VenturesGrand Rapids · $250K – $2M checks · since 2022In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M checks · since 2024Industrious VenturesDenverMongoDB Venturessince 2022SV AngelSan Francisco · $150K – $20M checks · since 2022T. Rowe PriceBaltimore · since 2024Tiger Global ManagementNew York · $1M – $100M checks · since 2024Twenty Two VenturesPalo Alto · $50K – $250K checksWinklevoss CapitalNew York · $100K – $5M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Payload

JMJames Mikrut
James MikrutFounder
EDElliot DeNolf
Elliot DeNolfFounder
RRRyan Rybolt
Ryan RyboltExecutive Officer, Director

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dan Ribbens?
Dan Ribbens founded Payload CMS and serves as its COO. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Grand Valley State University and has worked as a senior developer, team lead, and architect across multiple software teams, with prior experience as a freelance consultant.
Where does Dan Ribbens work?
Dan Ribbens is Founder of Payload.
What companies did Dan Ribbens found?
Dan Ribbens founded Payload.

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