Max Friefeld
FounderFounder at Ultra · Founder/CEO at Voodoo Manufacturing · Founder at Layer By Layer
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
FoundedLayer By Layer · YCUltra · YCVoodoo Manufacturing · YC
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
Max went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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 ↗
In turn, Max can intro founders to Ultra's investors below.
Ultra's investors · 2
Co-founders at Ultra
Founder/CEO at Voodoo ManufacturingYC W17
Intro paths
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
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Co-founders at Voodoo Manufacturing
Founder at Layer By LayerYC S13
Intro paths
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
Experience
- UltraCOOcurrent2024 — presentNew York, United States
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Project Leader2021 — 2024Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Voodoo ManufacturingCo Founder & CEO2015 — 2020Brooklyn, NY
- MakerBotProduct Manager - Special Projects2014 — 2015Brooklyn, NY
- Layer By LayerCo-Founder2012 — 2014Mountain View, CA
- Northrop GrummanEngineering Intern: Space Systems Integration &Testing2009 — 2012Space Park, Redondo Beach CA
Skills & more
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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 Founder/CEO at Voodoo Manufacturing.
- What companies did Max Friefeld found?
- Max Friefeld founded Layer By Layer, Ultra, 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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