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Julian Fried

Founder

Founder at Advanced Metal Research

Hawthorne, California, United States

FoundedAdvanced Metal Research Β· YC

About

Julian Fried previously worked as a welding foreman in Eastern Pennsylvania and currently leads Advanced Metal Research, which develops robotic welding equipment.

Founder at Advanced Metal ResearchYC X26

Intro paths

YC

Julian went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) 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 Advanced Metal Research's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, Julian can intro founders to Advanced Metal Research's investors below.

Co-founders at Advanced Metal Research

AMAngus Muffatti
Angus MuffattiFounder/CEO
SLStephen Lin

Experience

  1. [Redacted]Welding Foreman2022 β€” 2025
  2. W. M. Keck ObservatoryWelder and Mechanical Technician2017 β€” 2022Hawaii, United States
  3. Power Generation ServicesWelder and Mechanical Technician2012 β€” 2017United States
  4. Mid-Pac IndustrialOwner/Operator2014 β€” 2017
  5. Base Yard MarineContract Welder2016Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Skills & more

Autodesk Fusion 360Robotic WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)Carbon Arc GougingElectrical TroubleshootingHydraulic System Troubleshooting

From Julian's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Julian Fried?
Julian Fried previously worked as a welding foreman in Eastern Pennsylvania and currently leads Advanced Metal Research, which develops robotic welding equipment.
Where does Julian Fried work?
Julian Fried is Founder of Advanced Metal Research.
What companies did Julian Fried found?
Julian Fried founded Advanced Metal Research.

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