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    Doug Ludlow

    CEO of MainStreet

    Doug Ludlow is the CEO and co-founder of MainStreet, a startup that helps businesses access government incentive programs.1 Here's an overview of his professional background:

    Career Experience

    • MainStreet: CEO since October 2019
    • Google:
      • Chief of Staff for SMB Ads (May 2018 - September 2019)
      • Operations Lead for Google Home Services (August 2016 - May 2018)
    • The Happy Home Company: CEO and Co-Founder (January 2014 - July 2016)
    • AOL Ventures: Innovation Partner (January 2013 - August 2013)
    • AOL: Sr. Director of Mobile (March 2012 - December 2012)
    • Hipster: CEO and Founder (April 2010 - March 2012, acquired by AOL)
    • SocialVibe Inc.: Senior Product Manager (September 2008 - April 2010)
    • madKast: Co-Founder and CEO (August 2006 - September 2008)

    Education

    Doug Ludlow holds a BA in History and Political Science from UCLA, which he attended from 2000 to 2005.

    MainStreet

    Under Ludlow's leadership, MainStreet has developed a platform that helps businesses access government incentives and tax credits. As of late 2020, the company was reportedly saving its average client about $75,000 per year.1 MainStreet's mission has driven Ludlow through various challenges, including pivots, COVID-19, lockdowns, economic downturns, and product changes.2

    Ludlow is active on social media, maintaining profiles on LinkedIn (username: dougludlow) and Twitter (handle: @dougludlow).3 He frequently shares updates about MainStreet and insights into entrepreneurship and business management on these platforms.45

    Highlights

    Dec 11 · twitter

    Looking for 10 founders interested in trying something new.

    Guaranteed to cut your Opex by 50% or greater, with no loss in productivity or quality.

    Interested? DM me and we’ll talk.

    Nov 19 · twitter

    "based on what you know about me, draw me a picture of what you think my current life looks like."

    Kids are a bit older in real life, and its San Jose, not SF, but yeah, thats pretty close! https://t.co/QN2LcSXJAp

    "based on what you know about me, draw me a picture of what you think my current life looks like."
    Aug 20 · x.com
    Doug Ludlow (@dougludlow) / X
    Doug Ludlow (@dougludlow) / X
    Dec 2 · mebfaber.com
    Episode #268: Best Idea Show - Doug Ludlow, MainStreet, “We're ...
    Episode #268: Best Idea Show - Doug Ludlow, MainStreet, “We're ...

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    Experience

    CEO at MainStreet since October 2019
    Chief of Staff, SMB Ads at Google; Operations Lead, Google Home Services at Google; CEO and Co-Founder at The Happy Home Company; Innovation Partner at AOL Ventures; Sr. Director, Mobile at AOL; CEO and Founder at Hipster; Senior Product Manager at SocialVibe Inc.; Co-Founder / CEO at madKast

    Education

    BA in History, Political Science from UCLA, 2000 - 2005

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area