About Fizz
Fizz (Fizz Social Corp.) is a private, authenticated social networking platform originally built for college students, enabling users to post questions, memes, polls, and direct messages within verified campus communities. It operates as a pseudonymous, hyperlocal forum — often described as part Reddit, part group chat — with community-based moderation to foster authentic, safe interactions. The platform has expanded beyond colleges to broader location-based communities and has launched internationally.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$41.5M
Last stage
Series B
Investors
Founders
Teddy Solomon
Stanford dropout who co-founded Fizz in 2021 with Ashton Cofer. Previously served as COO; became CEO when Rakesh Mathur stepped down in late 2024.
LinkedInRakesh Mathur
Serial entrepreneur and investor; early backer of Fizz who joined as CEO. Co-founded 10 startups including Gupshup. Stepped down as CEO in October 2024, handing reins to Teddy Solomon.
Ashton Cofer
Stanford dropout who co-founded Fizz in 2021 alongside Teddy Solomon. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (Social Media category).
LinkedInWhat happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.