About
Eric Mao studied computer science and business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Founder at FreesoloYC X25
Intro paths
YC
Eric went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Pete Koomen, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Freesolo's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Eric can intro founders to Freesolo's investors below.
Freesolo's investors · 1
Co-founders at Freesolo
TZ
Tom ZhengFounder
Experience
- FreesoloCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- TeloraFellow2024Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eric Mao?
- Eric Mao studied computer science and business at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Where does Eric Mao work?
- Eric Mao is Founder of Freesolo.
- What companies did Eric Mao found?
- Eric Mao founded Freesolo.
- Where did Eric Mao go to school?
- Eric Mao studied at Y Combinator; Jerome Fisher M&T Program (Bachelor's degree, Computer Science + Business); Crescent School (High School Diploma).
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