Fundraising Fox

Max Friefeld

Founder

Founder at Layer By Layer · Founder/CEO at Voodoo Manufacturing · Founder at Ultra

FoundedLayer By Layer · YCUltra · YCVoodoo Manufacturing · YC

30 Under 30 2016 · Manufacturing & Industry

About

Max Friefeld studied computer and electrical engineering at Harvey Mudd College and co-founded two Y Combinator-backed companies: Layer By Layer and Voodoo Manufacturing. Before starting Ultra, he worked at Boston Consulting Group on operations optimization for major logistics networks and go-to-market strategy for robotics companies.

Founder at Layer By LayerYC S13

Intro paths

YC

Max went through Y Combinator (Summer 2013) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

In turn, Max can intro founders to Layer By Layer's investors below.

Layer By Layer's investors · 1

Co-founders at Layer By Layer

JMJon Miller Schwartz

Founder/CEO at Voodoo ManufacturingYC W17

Intro paths

YC

Max went through Y Combinator (Winter 2017) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

In turn, Max can intro founders to Voodoo Manufacturing's investors below.

Voodoo Manufacturing's investors · 3

Co-founders at Voodoo Manufacturing

JMJon Miller Schwartz
PDPatrick Deem
Patrick DeemFounder/CFO / Head of Business Development
OO
Oliver OrtliebExecutive Officer, Promoter

Founder at UltraYC S24

Intro paths

YC

Max went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Ultra's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

In turn, Max can intro founders to Ultra's investors below.

Ultra's investors · 2

Co-founders at Ultra

JMJon Miller Schwartz
Jon Miller SchwartzCo-founder & CEO