About
David Shijoon Bae studied mechanical engineering at Harvard and is co-founder and CEO of FlowManual, which focuses on automating construction contract procurement.
Founder at FlowManualYC S26
Intro paths
YC
David went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran FlowManual's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, David can intro founders to FlowManual's investors below.
FlowManual's investors · 1
Co-founders at FlowManual
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Michael LinFounder
Experience
- FlowManualCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- California Association of Student Councils (CASC)Program Coordinator2025 — 2026California, United States
- California Association of Student Councils (CASC)State President & Student Board Member2024 — 2025Portola Valley, CA
Skills & more
Film Production1Non-profit ManagementMotivational Speaking2Public Speaking
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Shijoon Bae?
- David Shijoon Bae studied mechanical engineering at Harvard and is co-founder and CEO of FlowManual, which focuses on automating construction contract procurement.
- Where does David Shijoon Bae work?
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- What companies did David Shijoon Bae found?
- David Shijoon Bae founded FlowManual.
- Where did David Shijoon Bae go to school?
- David Shijoon Bae studied at Y Combinator; Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, Mechanical Engineering & Energy); Orange County School of the Arts (High School Diploma, Creative Writing & Film / Television).
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