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Ryan Mickle

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Founder at Fobo

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

FoundedFobo · YC

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About

Ryan Mickle has launched multiple consumer marketplaces, including FOBO (Y Combinator S11) and Yardsale, both of which achieved user traction and sales within two months. He previously built Brokerkit, taking it from concept to launch in six weeks and to profitability within three months before its acquisition.

Founder at FoboYC S11

Intro paths

YC

Ryan went through Y Combinator (Summer 2011) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Fobo's investors · 12

Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M checksFundersClubSan Francisco · $290K – $5M checksGreylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M checksIndex VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M checksLowercase CapitalJacksonResolute VenturesSan Francisco · $1M checksRivet VenturesMiami BeachRothenberg VenturesPalo Alto · $500K – $10M checksSlow VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $1M checksTrue VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $3M checksVayner FundY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2011

Co-founders at Fobo

EMEd McManus
Ed McManusFounder/CTO

Experience

  1. Great Pacific AdventuresOwnercurrent2021 — presentNashville, Tennessee, United States
  2. Various ProjectsHead of Product2007 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
  3. BrokerkitCo-founder and CEO2017 — 2019
  4. Yardsale (consumer marketplace)Co-founder and CEO2011 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
  5. Triplepundit.comPartner2008 — 2011
  6. AllerganManagement Consultant2005 — 2006Irvine, CA
  7. Princeton ReviewGMAT Instructor2003 — 2006Irvine, CA
  8. The Boeing CompanyContracts Administrator, Business Analyst2003 — 2005
  9. Cutler Group LPAssistant Trader2002

Skills & more

Marketing6User Experience DesignUser ResearchEntrepreneurship31Start-ups41Strategy34Social Media8Business Development6Research2Business Strategy5Social Media Marketing5Product Management15
+12 moreOnline AdvertisingUser ExperienceStrategic PlanningProject ManagementMarketing StrategyPublic SpeakingMobile DevicesProduct DevelopmentOnline MarketingStrategic PartnershipsSocial NetworkingLeadership

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Mickle?
Ryan Mickle has launched multiple consumer marketplaces, including FOBO (Y Combinator S11) and Yardsale, both of which achieved user traction and sales within two months. He previously built Brokerkit, taking it from concept to launch in six weeks and to profitability within three months before its acquisition.
Where does Ryan Mickle work?
Ryan Mickle is Founder of Fobo.
What companies did Ryan Mickle found?
Ryan Mickle founded Fobo.
What companies has Ryan Mickle invested in?
Investments tracked here include Farmstead, Lugg, NexTravel, Sleep Reset, Upcall.
Where did Ryan Mickle go to school?
Ryan Mickle studied at University of California, Berkeley (BA, Economics); Y Combinator; University of Cambridge (International Economics Coursework).

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