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.
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· 10
500 GlobalSan Francisco Β· $150K checks Β· since 2015ACE & CompanyNew York Β· since 2016Correlation VenturesSan Francisco Β· $100K β $4M checks Β· since 2016FCVCSan Francisco Β· since 2016FloodgateMenlo Park Β· $500K β $5M checks Β· since 2016FundersClubSan Francisco Β· $250K β $5M checks Β· since 2016Kima VenturesParis Β· $50K β $5M checks Β· since 2016Rock Healthsince 2016Y CombinatorSan Francisco Β· $500K checks Β· since 2015Zeno VenturesGeneva Β· since 2016
Co-founders at Labdoor
RF
Rafael FerreiraFounder/CMO
HS
Helton SouzaFounder/CTO
Experience
- MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN FINANCE NETWORKExecutive Directorcurrent2025 β presentLansing, Michigan, United States
- UtopicFounder & GPcurrent2022 β presentFlint, Michigan, United States
- LabdoorFounder & Chairmancurrent2012 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Air To AllFounder & CEOcurrent2020 β presentFlint, Michigan, United States
- Shri Thanedar for MichiganSenior Advisorcurrent2017 β presentDetroit, Michigan, United States
- NeilThanedar.comAuthorcurrent2012 β present
- Stealth StartupCo-Founder2024Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Avomeen Analytical ServicesCo-Founder & President2010 β 2012Ann Arbor, MI
- The Detroit PartnershipExecutive Director2007 β 2010Ann Arbor, MI/Detroit, MI
- University of Michigan Medical Innovation CenterProject Manager2009Ann Arbor, MI
- Vivid SkyStadium Associate2007 β 2008Detroit, MI
Skills & more
WritingPersonal BrandingStrategy5Leadership11Nonprofit LeadershipInvestigative Reporting1Political Reporting1Political Strategy1Food SafetyLaboratory AutomationNon-profit ManagementBiotechnology2
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B2CSMBSmall BusinessPrivate EquityBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Startup DevelopmentProduct MarketingMarketingBrandingNonprofit ManagementNonprofit Organizations501c3From Neil's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Neil Thanedar?
- 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.
- Where does Neil Thanedar work?
- Neil Thanedar is Founder/Chairman of Labdoor.
- What companies did Neil Thanedar found?
- Neil Thanedar founded Labdoor.
- Where did Neil Thanedar go to school?
- Neil Thanedar studied at Y Combinator (YC Core, Winter 2015); University of Michigan (B.S., Cellular & Molecular Biology); University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (B.B.A., Entrepreneurship).
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