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Neil Thanedar

Founder

Founder/Chairman at Labdoor

Flint, Michigan, United States

FoundedLabdoor Β· YC

About

Neil Thanedar founded Labdoor, a Y Combinator company, and previously established Avomeen, which was acquired in 2016. He also co-founded Air to All, a nonprofit organization.

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Neil Thanedar @neilthanedar

Ready to get into politics now? Apply for our first class July 20-24 in DC! Turn your biggest political ideas into bills, laws, and lives changed! https://t.co/poh786KIg5

Jun 17, 2026

Neil Thanedar @neilthanedar

Vision: Help thousands of ambitious optimists get into politics and do good! 1. Recruit new people into politics. 2. Rebuild trust in our government. 3. Reclaim the American Dream! Change laws. Change the constitution. Change the world! https://t.co/ICAyU9Plg0

Jun 17, 2026

Neil Thanedar @neilthanedar

Mission: Create a new front door into politics! 1. Start with activism. 2. Turn ideas into bills. 3. Build lasting orgs. Think: Y Combinator for politics! https://t.co/iN7CNE0QtS

Jun 17, 2026

Founder/Chairman at LabdoorYC W15

Intro paths

YC

Neil went through Y Combinator (Winter 2015) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Neil can intro founders to Labdoor's investors below.

Labdoor's investors Β· 8

ACE & CompanyFCVCFloodgateFundersClubKima VenturesRock HealthY CombinatorZeno Ventures

Co-founders at Labdoor

RFRafael Ferreira
Rafael FerreiraFounder/CMO
HSHelton Souza
Helton SouzaFounder/CTO

Experience

  1. MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE NETWORKExecutive Directorcurrent2025 β€” presentLansing, Michigan, United States
  2. UtopicFounder & GPcurrent2022 β€” presentFlint, Michigan, United States
  3. LabdoorFounder & Chairmancurrent2012 β€” presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  4. Air To AllFounder & CEOcurrent2020 β€” presentFlint, Michigan, United States
  5. Shri Thanedar for MichiganSenior Advisorcurrent2017 β€” presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
  6. NeilThanedar.comAuthorcurrent2012 β€” present
  7. Stealth StartupCo-Founder2024Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
  8. Avomeen Analytical ServicesCo-Founder & President2010 β€” 2012Ann Arbor, MI
  9. The Detroit PartnershipExecutive Director2007 β€” 2010Ann Arbor, MI/Detroit, MI
  10. University of Michigan Medical Innovation CenterProject Manager2009Ann Arbor, MI
  11. Vivid SkyStadium Associate2007 β€” 2008Detroit, MI

Education

  1. Y CombinatorYC Core, Winter 20152015
  2. University of MichiganB.S., Cellular & Molecular Biology2006 β€” 2010
  3. University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessB.B.A., Entrepreneurship2006 β€” 2010

Skills & more

WritingPersonal BrandingStrategy5Leadership11Nonprofit LeadershipInvestigative Reporting1Political Reporting1Political Strategy1Food SafetyLaboratory AutomationNon-profit ManagementBiotechnology2
+12 moreB2CSMBSmall BusinessPrivate EquityBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Startup DevelopmentProduct MarketingMarketingBrandingNonprofit ManagementNonprofit Organizations501c3

From Neil's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Y Combinator1,474

Akshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJon XuGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorTed ChaiAssociate at Scale Venture PartnersLeo LuInvestor at Foundation CapitalMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesYusuf SherwaniCo-Founder and CEO at Pelago; a Londoner living in New York City

+ 1,468 more

Also attended University of Michigan421

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital

+ 415 more

Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business266

Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners

+ 260 more

Shared employers

Also worked at Labdoor1

Helton SouzaFounder/CTO at Labdoor

Also worked at Stealth Startup228

Andrew ChenGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzErica VanInvestment Director at Intel CapitalHemamAdvisor at Clear VenturesHamish GarnettAssociate at Manta Ray VenturesFranz KoflerInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalGΓΌimar Vaca SitticVenture Partner at FJ Labs

+ 222 more

Also worked at University of Michigan Medical Innovation Center80

Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechSara Risch, PhDAdvisor at CincyTechPeter GiordanoFormer Global Director GTM Strategy at Scale Venture PartnersPaul BrownManaging Director at eLab VenturesDoug NealManaging Director at eLab Ventures

+ 74 more