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771 people in our graph share verified history with Manuel — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Garry TanunlockedManuel: together at Y Combinator (2021)
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Manuel: together at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
About
Manuel Rodriguez Dao co-founded Meru.com and previously worked at Kavak.com across growth, analytics, finance, and business development functions. He also spent over two years in wholesale product importing between China and Mexico.
Founder at Meru.comYC W21
Intro paths
YC
Manuel went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Co-founders at Meru.com
Experience
- InsideJobCo-Founder & CTOcurrent2025 — presentCiudad de México, México
- AutanaCo-Founder & CEO2023 — 2025Монтеррей, NLE
- Meru.comCo-Founder & CEO2020 — 2022Ciudad de México, México
- Kavak.comData Analyst2019 — 2020Lerma de Villada, México, Mexico
Skills & more
Real Estate13Business Strategy13Entrepreneurship18Web Development5Web Design4Conference Speaking5Negotiation2Project Management1Sales1Management1
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Manuel Rodriguez Dao?
- Manuel Rodriguez Dao co-founded Meru.com and previously worked at Kavak.com across growth, analytics, finance, and business development functions. He also spent over two years in wholesale product importing between China and Mexico.
- Where does Manuel Rodriguez Dao work?
- Manuel Rodriguez Dao is Founder of Meru.com.
- What companies did Manuel Rodriguez Dao found?
- Manuel Rodriguez Dao founded Meru.com.
- Where did Manuel Rodriguez Dao go to school?
- Manuel Rodriguez Dao studied at Y Combinator (W21); Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (Finanzas Corporativas); Universidad Anáhuac Mexico Norte (Finanzas y Contaduría).
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