Eric Li

Allow me to introduce you to the phenomenon that is Eric Li – this guy is the real deal. He’s a YC W23 alum, and trust me, he’s been crushing it everywhere he’s gone. Started out with a solid background in math and computer science at Waterloo – that’s like the Harvard of Canada, right? So dude’s got brains and tech smarts, no doubt.

Then, he jumped into the startup world, working at places like Uber, Bread, Vareto, and Capture Media, plus some big corporate gigs at Sears Holdings and J.P. Morgan. Basically, he’s seen the whole area – big companies, startups, you name it. That mix? It’s gold. It gave him a super broad view of what works and what doesn’t, and it’s probably what fueled his desire to build something that actually moves the needle.

His story really kicks off at Bread, where he met David Correa – turns out, those two are like the perfect startup duo. They clicked hard, and that’s where the magic started. From there, Eric co-founded Versive – a crazy cool AI-powered research platform that tries to get interview-level insights from surveys at scale. Think about it – he took his experience in user studies, product management, and design, and then built something that’s actually transforming how companies understand their users. That’s not just a side project; that’s a mission to make research smarter, faster, better.

What’s crazy is how he’s gone from being a product guy who designs and tests stuff, to a founder building a tech that could shake up market research. His process? It’s all about intentional moves – he’s jumped into the hard stuff, learned from the trenches, and then pivoted that into something legit. If you ask me, it’s about not settling – always pushing to build something meaningful, not just chasing buzz.

And the fact he’s in YC? That’s the cherry on top. It shows he’s not just doing this for fun – he’s got the skills, the vision, and the grit to make it big. Eric Li isn’t just another founder – he’s one of those people who’s really in it to change the game. His background, his drive, his network – all that stuff lines up to make him someone to watch.

Bottom line? Eric’s story is all about combining deep tech knowledge, real-world experience, and a relentless push to innovate. He’s proven that he’s serious about having an effect, and honestly, I think he’s just getting started.