Los Angeles · On-site · $175-225k
222place
Backed byGeneral CatalystAbout 222place
This early-stage startup, backed by prominent investors including General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Upfront Ventures, and NEA, as well as notable founders like Arash Ferdowsi of Dropbox and Julian Weisser of On Deck, is focused on facilitating genuine human connections in real life. The company was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2023 batch and is driven by a mission to reduce the time humans spend in virtual worlds. By prioritizing in-person interactions, the startup aims to address a growing need for authentic, offline community and connection in an increasingly digital world.
Open positions · 2
New York · On-site · $170-250k
Company at a glance
Founders & Leadership
Arman Roshannai
engineering serendipity @ 222 (yc w23), prev. research @ deepmind & swe @ google
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About the Team
Team Distribution
- Operations39%
- Business Operations27%
- Specialized16%
- Sales & Business Development6%
- Engineering6%
Where the Team Studied
- 1.Stanford University
- 2.University of Southern California
- 3.UC Irvine
- 4.University of Toronto
- 5.University of Pennsylvania
Team Worked At
- Apple
- Plaid
- Palantir Technologies
Team Composition
132 people- Operations5 senior23
- Military and Protective Services13
- Engineering1 senior11
- Education8
- Leadership3 senior7
- Administrative5
- Arts and Design5
- Entrepreneurship3 senior4
Funding History
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