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- Eric Mao@ericmaoFounder/CEO · FreesoloX25B2B · San Francisco
- Tom Zheng@tomzhengFounder/CTO · FreesoloX25B2B · San Francisco
FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
Eric MaoFreesoloFounder/CEOSpring 2025B2BSan Francisco, United States4https://x.com/ericmaoTom ZhengFreesoloFounder/CTOSpring 2025B2BSan Francisco, United States4https://x.com/tomzheng
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Eric Mao
Founder/CEO·Freesolo
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder/CEO
Team size4
BatchSpring 2025
LocationSan Francisco, United States
Company statusActive
StageEarly
BIO
Hello, my name is Eric. I used to study Computer Science and Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ex-company, school and discipline below are derived from this bio. Nothing is inferred when the bio is missing.
BACKGROUND
Credentialsnone mentioned
DisciplineEngineerKeyword match from the bio text, not a classifier.
TRACK RECORD
First YC company on record
COMPANY CONTEXT
FreesoloProduct Native Models
Co-foundersTom Zheng@tomzheng
