About Play
Play is a native iOS design tool that enables designers and product teams to create, prototype, and collaborate on mobile apps directly from their iPhone or Mac. It leverages real native iOS elements, SwiftUI, Apple's Core Animation, and seamless Xcode integration to allow teams to experience their designs with native fidelity as they build them. The company announced it would wind down the Play product in April 2026.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$12.1M
Last stage
Series A
Investors
Founders
Dan LaCivita
Entrepreneurial CEO with 15+ years in digital. Previously CEO at Firstborn. Co-founded Play in 2019.
LinkedIn
JoonYong Park
Co-founded Play in 2019. Previously worked at Firstborn alongside the other Play co-founders.
LinkedInEric Eng
Co-founded Play in 2019. Previously worked at Firstborn. Also founder of one other company.
What 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.