Find your path to Ryan
4 people in our graph share verified history with Ryan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Lisa ThornleyunlockedRyan: together at Campbell University (2008–2010)
×2Ryan: together at Universe
Ryan: together at Campbell University
Lead Engineer at UniverseYC W18
Intro paths
YC
Universe went through Y Combinator (Winter 2018) — Ryan is an executive there, so any YC alum in your network can reach them through the company's founders.
→
In turn, Ryan can intro founders to Universe's investors below.
Universe's investors · 11
AdditionNew York · $1M – $500M checks · since 2021Advancit CapitalBoston · $500K – $1M checksCollaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M checksEniac VenturesNew York · $1.2M checksFounder CollectiveCambridgeFuel CapitalCovina · $500K – $1M checksGeneral CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checksGreylock PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $200M checksGV (Google Ventures)Mountain View · $250K – $50M checks · since 2021Javelin Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $4M checks · since 2021Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2018
.png){kind=avatar}
.png)
Co-founders at Universe
JC
Joseph CohenFounder/CEO
Experience
- UniverseCEOcurrent2024 — present
- UniverseChief Technology Officer2019 — 2024
- UniverseLead Engineer2017 — 2019
- Frozen Fire Studios, Inc.CEO & Founder2011 — 2019Spring Lake, North Carolina
- PopArcadeOwner & Founder2006 — 2019
- BMWLead iOS Engineer2013 — 2015Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
- Super Duper PublicationsiOS App Engineer2012 — 2013Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area
- Red Metal BoxLead Mobile Engineer2010 — 2011
- MDS Web Studios, Inc.Executive Vice President2008 — 2010
- Campbell UniversityResident Assistant2009 — 2010
Skills & more
Swift8Objective-C22iOS Development19iPhone development7iPad Development3UI Design1User Experience16Core Animation2Core Graphics4Game Development14Game Design8tvOS3
+8 more
iOSCore DataSketchPhotoshopAgile MethodologiesProject ManagementMarketing StrategySocial MediaFrom Ryan's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan Poolos?
- Lead Engineer at Universe
- Where does Ryan Poolos work?
- Ryan Poolos is Lead Engineer at Universe.
- Where did Ryan Poolos go to school?
- Ryan Poolos studied at Central Carolina Community College (Associates in Science, Computer Science Transfer); Campbell University (Bachelor of Arts, History with Teaching Licensure); Overhills HighSchool.
Same school
Also attended Campbell University11
Amelia ArmstrongExecutive Assistant at StripesLovisa BackemarPartner at EIR VenturesChris ShonkPartner and Co-Founder at ATX Venture PartnersJoseph DaherSenior Associate at Great North VenturesLisa ThornleyMarketing Manager at Clean Growth FundDaniel NietoPrincipal at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
+ 5 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Universe2
Also worked at BMW144
Eva KurzweilMarketing & Communications Lead at Burda Principal InvestmentsGonzalo Sánchez-ArjonaInvestment Director at Kibo VenturesItziar EstevezPartner - Growth at Iris CapitalJanice SaPrincipal at Z Venture CapitalGustavo NollaFinance Senior Analyst at Valor Capital GroupSebastian SchuonCo-Founder at Alasco at PICUS CAPITAL
+ 138 more
