Eric Zarowny

Meet your new inspiration Eric Zarowny. This guy’s the real deal in the startup world. He’s a YC alum from S19, so he’s been through the grind, learned the ropes, and crushed it. And his story? It’s all about making big moves to solve real damn problems.

So, Eric co-founded Ever Loved back in 2017 with Alison Johnston. Think about it, funeral planning is usually a nightmare, right? Expensive, complicated, emotional bullshit. But Eric saw that and said, “Nope, there’s gotta be a better way.” So he and Alison built this platform that helps families plan and pay for funerals without the stress. And bam, they got into YC’s Summer 2019 batch, big win. That’s where everything started to blow up.

Based in San Francisco, Ever Loved is basically a marketplace that simplifies what’s often one of the hardest things in life, loss. Eric’s role? CTO and founder. The guy’s a tech wizard, built and scaled online platforms before, he’s got the chops to turn a tough problem into a smooth experience. That’s what separates him, he’s not just dreaming, he’s building real shit that helps people.

Now, what does this tell us about him? Eric’s all about taking on the big, uncomfortable issues. He’s motivated by impact, by making life easier when it matters most. His background, even if it’s not all in the spotlight, shows he’s been around tech, building things that stick, like InstaEDU, Chegg, Rollbar, mPlexus, and others. That’s a sign he’s not just a one-hit wonder; he’s someone who understands the grind, the scaling, the tech behind the scenes.

Honestly, his story is about more than just startups. It’s about having the guts to jump into the deep end, to fix the shit that nobody else wants to touch. He’s driven by purpose, by creating solutions that matter, no matter how tough the problem. And that’s why Eric Zarowny is so important, he’s proof that with the right vision and hustle, you can turn complex, emotional issues into something that actually helps people. No Cap.