Ed McManus

Yo, peep this story about Ed McManus, this guy’s a straight-up tech hustler with a crazy story. So, he was part of YC’s S11 batch, which is already a big deal ’cause YC is the real deal when it comes to startups. Before that, he had some serious experience, worked at Scribd, Fobo, and even HBO’s Silicon Valley S3. Yeah, the show you binge in one sitting? Ed actually helped make it more legit behind the scenes.

Now, here’s where it gets wild. Ed was a co-founder of Yard Sale, a YC startup that crushed it. They launched two iPhone marketplace apps, Yard Sale and FOBO. FOBO was basically your local electronics marketplace, sell your gadgets fast, get paid upfront, no bullshit. Both of those got bought in 2015, which is a huge win. That’s not just some side hustle, that’s real success, showing he’s got the skills to build, scale, and exit.

But it’s not just about startups. Ed’s also the guy you call when you need tech advice for TV shows. HBO brought him in as a technical advisor for Silicon Valley S3, yeah, that show. He helped shape the tech jokes, the scripts, the tech stuff you see on screen. And he got that gig through an investor connection at Greylock, so he’s plugged into the right circles. That’s some advanced networking right there.

What does all this say about Ed? The dude’s driven as hell. He’s not just building stuff for the sake of it, he’s about solving real problems, whether it’s making local selling easier or making sure Silicon Valley feels authentic on TV. His process shows he’s all about jumping into the deep end, building shit, and then jumping into new worlds, like TV, to make an impact.

Long story short, Ed’s the kind of guy who’s been in the trenches, building startups, shaping how tech is portrayed on TV, and connecting dots nobody else even thinks about. He’s proof that if you’re passionate and willing to get your hands dirty, you can do some seriously cool shit. No Cap.