About
Hudson Liao has approximately 15 years of experience in go-to-market strategy and growth, having served as an early marketing and growth hire at multiple startups. He has worked on revenue scaling, customer acquisition across channels including search, social, and partnerships, and product-led growth initiatives.
CEO, Co-founder at The HogYC F25
Intro paths
YC
Hudson went through Y Combinator (Fall 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator β the partner who ran The Hog's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Hudson can intro founders to The Hog's investors below.
The Hog's investors Β· 1
Experience
- The Hog (YC F25)CEO, Co-foundercurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Asians Are StrongFoundercurrent2021 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- RavennaHead of Growth2025
- GenomelinkDirector of Growth (YC company)2021 β 2025San Francisco, California, United States
- CiitizenDirector of Growth (acquired)2020 β 2021
- MeetingPulse β Simple Audience FeedbackHead of Growth2018 β 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- MentorboxSenior Director, Product & Growth2017 β 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- SOSVBusiness Consultant, IndieBio2016 β 2017
- Sequoia Consulting Group - www.Sequoia.comBusiness Associate2015 β 2016
- Personal CapitalResearch and Investment Associate (acquired)2014 β 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- Personal CapitalOperations Associate2013 β 2014San Francisco
- Hall Capital Partners LLCPortfolio Management Analyst (aquired)2012 β 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- Fisher InvestmentsOperations Associate2010 β 2012
- California Department of ForestryFirefighter2009
- UC Davis Fire DepartmentStudent Resident Fire Fighter2007 β 2009
- Baydobnhill PLCFinancial Accounting Internship2008London Area, United Kingdom
- Marcus & MillichapCommercial Real Estate Broker Assistant2007 β 2008Greater Sacramento
Skills & more
Portfolio Management37Analysis27Microsoft Excel24Investments11Management11Operations Management7Accounting3Customer Service7Business Development5Start-ups4Marketing4Financial Analysis2
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PowerPointFinanceProgram ManagementSalesAsset ManagementMicrosoft PowerPointsalesSales ManagementEnterprise SoftwareNegotiationStrategic PlanningDirect Sales- Blockchain: Technologies and Applications for Business β UC Berkeley Extension
- Corporate Finance & Portfolio Management β UC Berkeley Extension
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hudson Liao?
- Hudson Liao has approximately 15 years of experience in go-to-market strategy and growth, having served as an early marketing and growth hire at multiple startups. He has worked on revenue scaling, customer acquisition across channels including search, social, and partnerships, and product-led growth initiatives.
- Where does Hudson Liao work?
- Hudson Liao is CEO, Co-founder of The Hog.
- What companies did Hudson Liao found?
- Hudson Liao founded The Hog.
- Where did Hudson Liao go to school?
- Hudson Liao studied at University of California, Davis (BA, Economics & Sociology (Double Major)).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianYC Summer 2005Founded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded Pursuit +1
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SOSV mafia5
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Personal Capital mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Davis205
Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundDavid PhuController at Felicis VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesMike ZakInvestor at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Bryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ciitizen5
Also worked at Personal Capital9
Victor Pascucci IIIManaging General Partner, Cofounder at Energy Capital VenturesJay ReinemannGeneral Partner at Propel Venture PartnersDavid MortGeneral Partner at Propel Venture PartnersPaul DesmaraisIII, Co-Founder and Chairman at DiagramMarina LevinsonAdvisory Partner at Benhamou Global VenturesRob ForeggerBoard of Directors at Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)
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