Wilbur Labs
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Wilbur Labs is a San Francisco-based startup studio that turns bold ideas into market-leading companies by identifying big customer pain points and building businesses to solve these problems. Founded in 2016 by ex-Google employees Phil Santoro and David Kolodny, the studio operates on a scientific, research-based approach that combines capital, shared resources, and deep operational support. Unlike traditional VCs or accelerators, Wilbur Labs builds companies from the ground up, validates ideas in their lab, and then brings in industry leaders with domain expertise to manage the companies. The studio emphasizes 'studio knowledge' - the accumulated learnings and operational expertise from launching multiple companies - which compounds over time and gives portfolio companies a competitive advantage. Wilbur Labs follows a 'more wood behind fewer arrows' philosophy, launching only a few carefully selected companies per year with substantial resources behind each one. The studio provides comprehensive support including funding, shared back-office operations, proprietary marketing technology, automation tools, technical infrastructure, and hands-on strategic guidance throughout the growth journey.
2016
8 Companies
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3X Higher