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Rujul Zaparde

Unicorn founder

Founder at Zip · Founder/CEO at FlightCar

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedZip$2.2B · YCFlightCar · YC

30 Under 30 2015 · Consumer Technology

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1,551 people in our graph share verified history with Rujul — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Ken ChenaultunlockedRujul: together at Airbnb (2018–2019)
×7Rujul: together at Y Combinator
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Rujul: together at Zip

About

Rujul Zaparde is the co-founder and CEO of Zip. Previously, he served as a visiting partner at Y Combinator and co-founded and led FlightCar.

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Founder at ZipYC S20

Intro paths

YC

Rujul went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Zip's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Rujul can intro founders to Zip's investors below.

Zip's investors · 12

Adams Street PartnersChicago · $150M – $750M checksAlkeon InnovationNew YorkBond Capital ManagementSan Francisco · $100K – $25M checksCRV (Charles River Ventures)Bay Area · $250K – $5M checks · since 2023Fjor FoundersLos AngelesNight CapitalCapitolaStandard CapitalSan FranciscoSV AngelSan FranciscoTiger Global ManagementNew York · $1M – $100M checks · since 2023Todd and Rahul’s Angel FundSan Francisco · $300K – $500K checksTwenty Two VenturesPalo Alto · $50K – $250K checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2020

Co-founders at Zip

LCLu Cheng
Lu ChengFounder
LDLarry Diamond
Larry DiamondExecutive Officer, Director

Founder/CEO at FlightCarYC W13

Intro paths

YC

Rujul went through Y Combinator (Winter 2013) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Rujul can intro founders to FlightCar's investors below.

FlightCar's investors · 5

General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2015GGV CapitalMenlo ParkSoftBank Capital$1B checks · since 2013SV AngelSan Francisco · since 2015Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2013

Co-founders at FlightCar

SGShri Ganeshram
Shri GaneshramFounder/CTO
KPKevin Petrovic
Kevin PetrovicFounder/President

Experience

  1. ZipCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Y CombinatorVisiting Partner2019 — 2020
  3. AirbnbProduct Manager, Trips & Search2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  4. FlightCarCo-Founder & CEO2012 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Drinking Water for IndiaCo-Founder2007 — 2016

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship51Start-ups50Business Strategy32Venture Capital10Marketing Strategy5Business Development11Strategic Partnerships21Social Media Marketing7E-commerce7New Business Development4Online Advertising1Online Marketing3
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  • Zip 201: Intake to Procure Administration — Zip

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Podcasts & interviews

featuring Rujul Zaparde

Building A $2 Billion SaaS Company: Lessons From A Two Time Founder

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rujul Zaparde?
Rujul Zaparde is the co-founder and CEO of Zip. Previously, he served as a visiting partner at Y Combinator and co-founded and led FlightCar.
Where does Rujul Zaparde work?
Rujul Zaparde is Founder of Zip and Founder/CEO at FlightCar.
What companies did Rujul Zaparde found?
Rujul Zaparde founded Zip, FlightCar.
Where did Rujul Zaparde go to school?
Rujul Zaparde studied at Harvard University (Class of 2016 (dropped out)); Y Combinator (FlightCar (w2013), Zip (s2020)); The Lawrenceville School.
What podcasts and interviews feature Rujul Zaparde?
Tracked appearances include "Building A $2 Billion SaaS Company: Lessons From A Two Time Founder".

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