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About
Douglas Solberg, founder of Zaplar, studied Physics and Mathematics at the University of Chicago before dropping out, and previously ran a web development and cinematography business and worked as a software engineering intern at Newscoop. He also founded a nonprofit that installed solar-grid systems for underserved communities in Tanzania.
CEO at ZaplarYC S26
Intro paths
Douglas went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Zaplar's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Douglas can intro founders to Zaplar's investors below.
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Co-founders at Zaplar
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Douglas Solberg?
- Douglas Solberg, founder of Zaplar, studied Physics and Mathematics at the University of Chicago before dropping out, and previously ran a web development and cinematography business and worked as a software engineering intern at Newscoop. He also founded a nonprofit that installed solar-grid systems for underserved communities in Tanzania.
- Where does Douglas Solberg work?
- Douglas Solberg is CEO of Zaplar.
- What companies did Douglas Solberg found?
- Douglas Solberg founded Zaplar.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
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University of Chicago mafia236
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business mafia228
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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