From Founder to Founder: Startup Tips with Final Round AI

​Michael Guan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Final Round AI, a groundbreaking platform leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize the interview and hiring process.

​The platform has already assisted candidates in securing over 250,000 job offers from leading industry giants and high-profile startups such as McKinsey, Tesla, and TikTok.

​In June alone, Final Round AI experienced a remarkable 235% increase in visits, reaching over 690,000 users. Currently, the company’s seed round valuation stands at an impressive $80 million.

​A graduate of Yale University, Michael combines a strong academic foundation with technical expertise. Before founding Final Round AI, he served as Chief Technology Officer at CYNK, where he spearheaded innovative technology strategies to drive business growth. Earlier in his career, he contributed to product marketing at Starburst Data, where he played a role in supporting the company’s $250M Series D funding and expansion.

​Helps first-time founders build VC-ready companies with proven know-how from the heart of Silicon Valley through an 8-week pre-acceleration program. Learn more.