About
Will Bodewes is the co-founder and CEO of Phonely. He previously pursued a PhD in applied artificial intelligence at the University of Melbourne and founded an audio-tech startup.
Founder at PhonelyYC S24
Intro paths
YC
Will went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Phonely's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Will can intro founders to Phonely's investors below.
Phonely's investors · 4
Co-founders at Phonely
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Nisal RanasingheFounder
Experience
- PhonelyChief Executive Officercurrent2023 — present
- University of MelbourneResearcher PHD Studentcurrent2020 — presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Stealth StartupCo-Founder2023 — 2024
- Spoke SoundFounder & CEO2020 — 2024Durango, Colorado, United States
- University of New HampshireTeaching Assistant2018 — 2020Durham, NH
- CalCom SolarIntern2018Durango, Colorado
- Northwoods Zip LineLead Zipline Guide2015 — 2018Minocqua, Wi
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)5Telecommunications2Project Management1TeachingJMPMicrosoft ExcelSOLIDWORKSPython (Programming Language)Softward development5Public SpeakingLeadership
From Will's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Will Bodewes?
- Will Bodewes is the co-founder and CEO of Phonely. He previously pursued a PhD in applied artificial intelligence at the University of Melbourne and founded an audio-tech startup.
- Where does Will Bodewes work?
- Will Bodewes is Founder of Phonely.
- What companies did Will Bodewes found?
- Will Bodewes founded Phonely.
- Where did Will Bodewes go to school?
- Will Bodewes studied at University of New Hampshire (Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering); University of Melbourne (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, A.I. + Energy Research).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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University of Melbourne mafia24
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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University of New Hampshire mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Rebecca WilsonBachelor of ScienceFounded AesculaTechArjun BhatnagarCertificate in Nanotechnology & BiotechnologyFounded CloakedConor CullinaneSummer CoursesFounded Pirouette PharmaCaleb PefferComputer ScienceFounded FirecrawlEric CiarlaEconomics and PhilosophyFounded FirecrawlNicolas Silberstein CamaraBachelor's degreeFounded Firecrawl
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Same school
Also attended University of New Hampshire36
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Also attended University of Melbourne231
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Shared employers
Also worked at Phonely2
Also worked at University of Melbourne55
Andrew LaiManaging Director - Boab AI at ArtesianCharlotte MoosExecutive Assistant at Giant LeapSimon GoldmanInvestor at AlbionVCRohanFund Manager at Skalata VenturesSpencer MaughanFounder and Managing Partner at DYDX CapitalRyan NicholsPartner at DYDX Capital
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Also worked at Stealth Startup351
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