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Michael Young

Founder

Founder/Software Engineer at CarWoo

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedCarWoo · YC

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13,288 people in our graph share verified history with Michael — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mike VolpiunlockedMichael: together at Wealthfront (2024–2026)
×8Michael: together at Stanford University
×3Michael: together at Y Combinator

About

Michael Young is the founder and software engineer of CarWoo, a platform connecting car buyers with multiple dealerships to compare vehicle offers and complete purchases online.

Founder/Software Engineer at CarWooYC S09

Intro paths

YC

Michael went through Y Combinator (Summer 2009) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Michael can intro founders to CarWoo's investors below.

CarWoo's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2009

Co-founders at CarWoo

TMTommy McClung
Tommy McClungFounder/CEO
ELErik Landerholm
Erik LanderholmFounder

Experience

  1. WealthfrontDirector of Home Lendingcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Afford (acquired by Wealthfront)Co-Founder2021 — 2024San Francisco, California, United States
  3. Man CratesVP Product2016 — 2021San Mateo, California, United States
  4. SurveyMonkeyEngineering Manager2013 — 2016Palo Alto, California, United States
  5. k-Factor LabsCo-Founder2012 — 2013San Francisco, California, United States

Skills & more

EntrepreneurshipFinanceFundraisingLeadershipStrategy

Languages English · Spanish

  • Mortgage Loan Originator — NMLS

From Michael's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Young?
Michael Young is the founder and software engineer of CarWoo, a platform connecting car buyers with multiple dealerships to compare vehicle offers and complete purchases online.
Where does Michael Young work?
Michael Young is Founder/Software Engineer of CarWoo.
What companies did Michael Young found?
Michael Young founded CarWoo.
Where did Michael Young go to school?
Michael Young studied at Stanford University (Bachelor's degree, Economics); Washington International School (International Baccalaureate).

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Stanford University mafia1,909

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SurveyMonkey mafia8

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Same school

Also attended Stanford University2,000

Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital

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Also attended Washington International School3

Nicholas AdeyiInvestor at Congruent VenturesDinesh GanesanPrincipal at ArcTern VenturesNadia TatlowBoard Member at Women's Equity Lab

Shared employers

Also worked at Wealthfront19

Mike VolpiInvestor at Index VenturesAkshay NathanEngineering Manager at Asymmetric Capital PartnersTom SmithManaging Partner at Savano Capital PartnersJeff JordanGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzAli RosenthalManaging Partner at Leadout CapitalMike SchroepferFounder, Partner at Gigascale Capital

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Also worked at Man Crates3

Jeremy GurewitzFounder & CEO of SolaceCelina JohnsonInvestor at GoddessJonathan BeekmanGeneral Partner at Mojo Ventures

Also worked at SurveyMonkey16

Selina TobaccowalaVenture Partner at Lobby CapitalTodd MacLeanInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersCharlie BuffaVice President, Sales at Mainsail PartnersAllan Jean-BaptisteInvestor at Ansa CapitalCraig ShermanPartner at Meritech Capital PartnersIvan de LastoursInvestor at ATKA

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