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Eric Migicovsky

Partner at Y Combinator

Eric Migicovsky is a prominent entrepreneur and investor based in Palo Alto, California. He is best known as the founder of Pebble Technology, a pioneering smartwatch company that became the most successful crowdfunding project on Kickstarter at its time, raising over $20 million and selling more than 2 million units before being acquired by Fitbit in 2016.23

Career Highlights

  • Founder and CEO of Pebble Technology (September 2008 - December 2016): Under his leadership, Pebble not only excelled in hardware innovation but also set a precedent for crowdfunding success.3
  • Partner at Y Combinator (January 2018 - April 2021): After selling Pebble, Migicovsky joined Y Combinator, where he provided mentorship and guidance to numerous startups, particularly in hardware development.135
  • Co-Founder of Beeper (April 2021 - Present): Currently, he is focused on Beeper, a universal communication platform that integrates multiple chat applications into one service.14

Education

Migicovsky graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Engineering and Systems Design Engineering. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in technology and entrepreneurship.23

Recognition

In 2014, he was featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, highlighting his impact on technology and innovation at a young age.23

Personal Insights

Migicovsky is known for his hands-on approach to startup development. He emphasizes the importance of speed and iteration in the startup process, advising founders to "build it this week and ship it next" to maintain momentum.3 His experience at Y Combinator has equipped him with unique insights into what makes startups succeed or fail.

Overall, Eric Migicovsky continues to influence the tech industry through his ventures and mentorship roles, advocating for innovation and rapid execution in startup culture.

Highlights

May 5 · twitter

70% of running a hardware company is trips to UPS dropoff

May 1 · twitter

Big PebbleOS update today! New in v4.9.171:

  • Speaker + Touch + RGB Backlight APIs (devs start your engines!)
  • 1MB app limit
  • new touch/backlight settings
  • new emoji (thank you artists!)
  • improved low-power behavior

New SDK is now live https://t.co/l4jFHdcQp4

↓ docs links https://t.co/cSLPJKGaa1

Big PebbleOS update today! New in v4.9.171:
Speaker + Touch + RGB Backlight APIs (devs start your en
May 26 · reddit.com
Beeper CEO AMA - May 26, 2023 @ noon PDT - Reddit
Apr 25 · atomsandbits.io
Interview with Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble and Beeper
Apr 30 · youtube.com
Startup Advisor Equity? - Pebble Watch Founder Eric Migicovsky
Startup Advisor Equity? - Pebble Watch Founder Eric Migicovsky
Feb 20 · reddit.com
Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky has joined Y Combinator as a partner
Oct 18 · golden.com
Eric Migicovsky - Golden

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Location

Palo Alto, California