Eric Menees

Eric Menees has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 2020, they founded Fynn and served as the CEO. Prior to that, they worked as a Deal Team member at Prototype Capital from 2019 to 2021. From 2017 to 2020, they were the Founder of Hexis Inc., and during this period they also conducted research as a Researcher at The University of Texas at Austin.

In 2017, Eric joined IC² Institute as a Global Technology Commercialization Consultant, where they led deal sourcing for Korean companies and conducted market research. Eric also participated in the Research in Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Challenge (REACH) Program.

In 2016, Eric founded Cervelio, a company focused on brainwave-sensing wireless earbuds, and won 1st place in the European Innovation Academy. Eric also worked as a Business Consultant at Treasured Earth Foods, Inc., and in Business Development at Apptronik.

In 2015, Eric founded Pulse Positive, where they developed software and modular ECG technology. Eric also conducted research at The University of Texas at Austin as part of the NSF Industry and University Cooperative Research Program.

Overall, Eric Menees has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a wide range of skills in business development, technology commercialization, and research.

Eric Menees has a diverse education history. Eric attended The Academy of Science and Technology from 2009 to 2013. Afterward, they enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in three fields of study - Neuroscience Cajal Scholars, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemistry - from 2013 to 2018. During this time, they also participated in various specialized programs, such as the Student Entrepreneur Acceleration and Launch (SEAL) Program at the Austin Technology Incubator in 2016, the Lean Startup program at the European Innovation Academy in Turin, Italy in the same year, and the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps programs in 2015 and 2016. Additionally, Eric had an educational experience with Y Combinator, although the specific details are not provided.