Dean Mao

Here’s someone who’s absolutely crushing it. Dean Mao. This guy’s the real deal in the startup world. He’s a YC S09 alum, which already says a lot, like, he’s been through the shit and came out the other side crushing it. He’s jumped into so many projects, you’d think he’s got some special feature for building stuff from scratch.

His track record? It’s wild. He’s been involved in everything from Reputation and Plurchase to Suposh Labs, Big Bad Goose, Lux Delux, Presdo, BlitzLocal, and Outright. Basically, he’s all over the map, tech, finance, hospitality, you name it. That shows he’s not just some niche guy; he’s got that entrepreneurial fire and the hustle to jump into whatever’s interesting and make it work.

But what’s really cool is his background outside startups. He’s rubbed shoulders with giants like Barclays Global Investors, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Xerox PARC. That means he’s got some serious experience in big companies, probably understanding how they tick and what makes them fail or succeed. It’s like he took all that knowledge and flipped it into building his own thing.

And here’s the thing, Dean’s process isn’t just about launching startups. It’s about constantly pushing boundaries, trying new shit, and not being afraid to get his hands dirty. He’s the kind of guy who sees an opportunity, jumps in, and doesn’t stop until he’s made something kickass. That’s what separates him from the rest, he’s got that relentless drive, that hunger to create and innovate.

Long story short, Dean Mao is one of those founders who’s been around the block, learned a ton, and keeps pushing forward. He’s built and scaled a bunch of companies, learned from big orgs, and now he’s out there making waves. If you wanna see what real startup hustle looks like, look no further. That’s Dean in a nutshell, always on, always building, always ahead of the game.