Dafeng Guo

Yo, have you heard of Dafeng Guo? The dude’s a straight-up tech hustler. He’s from Shanghai, started coding when he was just 14, no bullshit. That early grind? It’s like his DNA. Then he crushed it academically, got a first in computer science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and even went to Illinois as an exchange scholar. Basically, dude’s always been about that tech life.

His career? It’s a wild ride. He kicked things off at big names like Yahoo!, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs, places where he learned how the pros do it, but I bet he was itching to build his own thing. And that’s exactly what he did. He co-founded Strikingly, a website builder platform that’s backed by Y Combinator (W13). That’s not small fry. It’s the real deal, Y Combinator, one of the top startup accelerators out there, backing him and his team.

What’s crazy is, he didn’t just jump into startups blindly. His background shows he’s a guy who’s always chasing innovation, always pushing himself. Being part of YC’s W13 batch means he’s been through the gauntlet, rejections, setbacks, all that bullshit, and still managed to come out swinging, building something that actually matters. That resilience? No cap, that’s what sets him apart.

He’s now based in Yangpu District, Shanghai, still grinding, still building. His story isn’t just about tech skills, it’s about hustle, resilience, and that never-say-die attitude. He’s the kind of founder who’s proven that if you start young, stay curious, and keep pushing, you can turn your tech dreams into reality. Basically, Dafeng is one of those guys who’s not just riding the wave but making it. And honestly, I think he’s just getting warmed up.