Holman Gao is a New York–based education founder and CEO with 12 years of engineering and startup experience, currently leading Boost My School, a payments platform that helps K–12 and higher-ed teams raise $50M+ annually. He began his career as a software engineer at Room 77 (acquired by Google) and Informed K12, then spent years as a software contractor advising early-stage startups on hiring, architecture, and product strategy for companies including YC and 500 Startups alumni. Holman combines hands-on technical leadership with operator instincts—able to step into CTO challenges while running an education-focused venture. Outside work he’s an active team player in sports like pickleball and volleyball and a musician, signaling a collaborative, creative approach to building teams and products.
12 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Engineering and Mathematics, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Engineering and Mathematics at University of Maryland
Math & Science Magnet Program, Math & Science Magnet Program at Montgomery Blair High School
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