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Ultra helps people navigate complex life decisions, starting with college admissions. Its mission is to build a life planning utility to help people make complex decisions about their lives. Founded by Oliver Zou, Ultra operates in the college admissions vertical and serves students in the US and China. The company is backed by Y Combinator and General Catalyst, with angel investors from Uber and Lyft.
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