Lester Lee

Fam, let me put you on to Lester Lee, this dude is the real deal in the startup world. Guy’s been around the block, crushed it at pretty much every big name you’ve heard of in SaaS and tech. Went through YC in W19, which is no joke, and since then, he’s been on a rocket ship.

Started his process at companies like Polyvore and Chute, where he really cut his teeth building stuff from the ground up. Then he jumped into the SaaS scene big time, working at SurveyMonkey (now Momentive) as Sales Director/VP for EMEA, basically running sales across Europe and making shit happen. The guy’s got a knack for scaling revenue teams, no cap.

But what really makes him stand out? His latest moves. He’s currently VP of Revenue Strategy at Lattice, a major player in HR SaaS, where he’s been since 2016, climbing from different leadership roles. The dude’s been key in shaping their go-to-market game. But here’s the kicker: he co-founded Slapdash and was COO. They jumped into YC in Winter 2019, crushed their seed round of $3.7M, and then hit a big win when ClickUp bought them out. That’s a legit exit, and it shows he’s not just talking, he knows how to build, grow, and sell.

What’s his vibe? He’s all about the hustle, building teams, and figuring out how to get customers in the door. He’s been in the trenches, leading companies through high-growth phases, and always coming out on top. And he doesn’t just chase his own success, he’s now an advisor and angel investor, jumping into startups, helping them scale, and crushing bullshit pitfalls along the way.

If you look at his whole process, it’s clear: this guy’s motivation is to build shit that lasts, to push startups past the chaos, and to be the guy who figures out how to turn ideas into revenue. He’s the guy who’s been there, done that, and is still out here making moves. Basically, Lester Lee isn’t just another exec, he’s one of the most sought-after people in YC and SaaS, someone who truly knows what it takes to go from zero to hero in the startup world.