About
Mike Bignold previously ran a contracting company before founding CostCertified, where he launched the platform full-time in 2017. He holds a BMgt from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan).
Founder at BolsterYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Mike went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Bolster's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Mike can intro founders to Bolster's investors below.
Bolster's investors · 8
CERVIN VENTURESFremont · since 2024Cheyenne VenturesWoodside · since 2024Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M checks · since 2024FUSEBellevue · $1M – $10M checksRedbud VCColumbia · $50K – $150K checksThomvest VenturesSan Francisco · $2M – $5M checks · since 2024Transform Capital ManagementSan Francisco · since 2024Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mike Bignold?
- Mike Bignold previously ran a contracting company before founding CostCertified, where he launched the platform full-time in 2017. He holds a BMgt from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan).
- Where does Mike Bignold work?
- Mike Bignold is Founder of Bolster.
- What companies did Mike Bignold found?
- Mike Bignold founded Bolster.
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