Ed McManus is a seasoned software engineer and founder with a Bachelor of Science from Boston University. He co-founded the Y Combinator-backed startup Yardsale, which was acquired in 2015. His expertise spans front-end development, mobile apps, and managing engineering teams at major tech companies like Scribd.
Beyond his direct entrepreneurial ventures, Ed has a deep interest in the intersection of technology and storytelling. He is passionate about product design, user experience, and more specialized fields like digital signal processing, reflecting a broad curiosity for how technology is built and perceived by users.
Unique fact: Ed served as the Lead Technical Advisor for season 3 of the HBO comedy series "Silicon Valley, " where he ensured the shows technical details were authentic.
Ed McManus
Lead Technical Advisor at HBO Silicon Valley S3
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Startup Founding
Co-founded Yardsale, participated in Y Combinator (S11), raised $2. 6M, and successfully navigated an acquisition in 2015.
Mobile App Development
His startup, Yardsale, was a mobile-first marketplace built for the iPhone, demonstrating his expertise in creating consumer mobile applications.
Technology in Entertainment
Served as a lead technical advisor for HBO's "Silicon Valley, " ensuring authenticity and bridging the gap between tech culture and media.
Media Appearances
Ed has no verified media appearances
Work History
9-2015 - 3-2016
Lead Technical Advisor at HBO Silicon Valley S3
1-2011 - 1-2015
Cofounder / CTO at Yardsale (Acquired 2015)
11-2007 - 4-2010
Lead Engineer at Scribd
Education
2011 - 2011
Education details unavailable from Y Combinator
2004 - 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Boston University
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Location : San Francisco, California, United States
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Designation : Lead Technical Advisor at HBO Silicon Valley S3
