New York City

Zibo Gao

I’m currently tinkering with something new with Sincerely Studios, building (fun) consumer software (for fun).

Under Sincerely, I previously co-founded Soundmap, Sincerely, Friendship Bracelets, and 20+ consumer apps. We are backed by a16z Speedrun, Gold House Ventures, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, and more. Before Sincerely, I worked on other consumer apps and invested in early-stage consumer teams with Intonation Studios.

I grew up in Beijing and now live in New York City. I studied Psychology & Econ at Columbia, although most of my time was spent on playing music.

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Soundmap

A music game and social app for collecting songs, trading with friends, and discovering artists through play.

Sincerely

Sincerely: Off My Chest. We sold it in 2024.

Sincerely Studios

The studio behind my current work: consumer software built to feel playful, social, and a little weird in the best way.

Friendship Bracelets

A fan app for making and collecting bracelets inspired by pop culture, fandom, and internet inside jokes.

Intonation Ventures

An early-stage consumer investing vehicle where I worked with founders building internet-native products and communities.