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Max Friefeld

Founder

Founder at Ultra · Founder at Ultra Robotics · Founder/CEO at Voodoo Manufacturing

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

FoundedLayer By Layer · YCUltra · YCUltra RoboticsVoodoo Manufacturing · YC

30 Under 30 2016 · Manufacturing & Industry

Find your path to Max

818 people in our graph share verified history with Max — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Akshat GoenkaunlockedMax: together at Y Combinator (2016–2017)
×9Max: together at Y Combinator
×2Max: together at Northrop Grumman

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 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, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Ultra's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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

Ultra's investors · 2

NextView VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $4M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Ultra

JMJon Miller Schwartz
Jon Miller SchwartzCo-founder & CEO
CPChetan Parthiban
Chetan ParthibanFounder

Founder at Ultra Robotics

Co-founders at Ultra Robotics

JS
Jonathan SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director
OO
Oliver OrtliebExecutive Officer, Director

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.

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

Voodoo Manufacturing's investors · 3

General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2017Kleiner PerkinsMenlo Park · $500K – $15M checks · since 2017Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2017

Co-founders at Voodoo Manufacturing

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

Experience

  1. UltraCOOcurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
  2. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Project Leader2021 — 2024Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  3. Voodoo ManufacturingCo Founder & CEO2015 — 2020Brooklyn, NY
  4. MakerBotProduct Manager - Special Projects2014 — 2015Brooklyn, NY
  5. Layer By LayerCo-Founder2012 — 2014Mountain View, CA
  6. Northrop GrummanEngineering Intern: Space Systems Integration &Testing2009 — 2012Space Park, Redondo Beach CA

Skills & more

Python11Matlab3Java3Solidworks1Verilog1Labview1HTML13D Printing8Entrepreneurship7

From Max's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Friefeld?
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.
Where does Max Friefeld work?
Max Friefeld is Founder of Layer By Layer and Founder at Ultra and Co-founder at Ultra Robotics and Founder/CEO at Voodoo Manufacturing.
What companies did Max Friefeld found?
Max Friefeld founded Layer By Layer, Ultra, Ultra Robotics, Voodoo Manufacturing.
Where did Max Friefeld go to school?
Max Friefeld studied at Y Combinator (NA); Harvey Mudd College (Bachelor's Degree, Engineering).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Ultra6

Lee HowerCo-founder and Partner at NextView VenturesJon Miller SchwartzFounder/CEO at Layer By LayerDavid MackFounder/CTO at SketchDeckChetan ParthibanFounder at UltraLee HowerGeneral Partner at NextView All AccessNikhil ChoudharyGeneral Partner at Nirman Ventures LP1

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Patrick DeemPrincipal at Aquarian HoldingsJon Miller SchwartzFounder/CEO at Layer By Layer

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