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About
Eric Mao studied computer science and business at the University of Pennsylvania.
CEO at FreesoloYC X25
Intro paths
Eric went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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 ↗
In turn, Eric can intro founders to Freesolo's investors below.
Freesolo's investors · 8
Co-founders at Freesolo
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 CEO of Freesolo.
- What companies did Eric Mao found?
- Eric Mao founded Freesolo.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jerome Fisher M&T Program mafia23
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Crescent School mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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