# Ryan So

> Co-founder & CEO at Coverstar

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/ryanso

## Work Experience
### Co-Founder & CEO @ Coverstar
Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco, CA
Coverstar is Gen Alpha’s social platform - built for positivity, creativity, and play.
Backed by a16z Speedrun, Draper Associates, and other top VCs.

### VC Scout & Angel Investor @ a16z speedrun
Jan 2025 – Present
Investing both personally and through a16z Speedrun's scout fund.

### Co-Founder @ Spotlight
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Berkeley, California, United States
Spotlight was a social app where fans could create and share fun KPop dance videos.
Backed by Strong Ventures.

### Founder @ Bachelr Inc.
Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Emeryville, CA
Marketplace for lifestyle products, fashion, and accessories from the best emerging brands.

### Product Designer & Developer @ Zen Den Designs
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco


## Education
### SR004
a16z speedrun

### Entrepreneurship & Innovation in BS
University of San Francisco

### University of California, Davis


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/so-ryan

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Source: https://flows.cv/ryanso
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ryanso/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-04-13