Stanford Dropout Raises $42M; Teddy Solomon, Founder of Fizz
Update: 2025-08-19
Description
Teddy, founder of Fizz, shares how a side project at Stanford exploded into one of the fastest-growing Gen Z social platforms. From rejecting VC money at first to eventually raising $40M, Teddy explains how focusing on students’ needs fueled growth. This episode dives into product-market fit, the power of community launches, and building without chasing money.
Founder profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-solomon-85a183188/
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HIGHITES
Raising $40M for a Gen Z social app
Stanford launch took off instantly
Building without chasing money
Saying no to VC money at first
The real launch: summer 2021 at Stanford
From Stanford success to nationwide phenomenon
Founder profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-solomon-85a183188/
🤔 VCs not responding to you?
I’ll review your deck & send you a detailed video with my actionable recommendations:
Submit here: https://bit.ly/44z2vj8
HIGHITES
Raising $40M for a Gen Z social app
Stanford launch took off instantly
Building without chasing money
Saying no to VC money at first
The real launch: summer 2021 at Stanford
From Stanford success to nationwide phenomenon
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