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About
Ryan Downing previously worked as an engineer at Navattic.
Founder at ManateeYC S22
Intro paths
Ryan went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Manatee's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Ryan can intro founders to Manatee's investors below.
Manatee's investors · 3
Co-founders at Manatee

Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan Downing?
- Ryan Downing previously worked as an engineer at Navattic.
- Where does Ryan Downing work?
- Ryan Downing is Founder of Manatee.
- What companies did Ryan Downing found?
- Ryan Downing founded Manatee.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Maryland mafia233
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Capital One mafia136
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National Science Foundation mafia46
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Navattic mafia2
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