Hardi Meybaum

Hardi Meybaum is an Estonian entrepreneur and investor known for founding GrabCAD, a collaboration platform for engineers.12 He is currently the founder of Eesti 2.0, a non-profit organization aimed at inspiring Estonian children to pursue careers in technology.4

Career Highlights

• Founded GrabCAD in 2008 and served as CEO until 20154
• Sold GrabCAD to Stratasys, reportedly for $100 million, in 201412
• Worked as a General Partner at Matrix Partners from 2015 to 20194
• Co-founded Whatifi, a mobile video interactive platform, from 2019 to 20204

Achievements

• Grew GrabCAD to a community of 1.8 million engineers1
• Named Alumni of the Year by Tallinn University of Technology in 20134
• Published a book about the future of manufacturing1

Current Focus

Meybaum is currently "tinkering and investing in web3" projects.34 He remains active in the startup ecosystem, investing in companies such as Nothing and Notion.3

Education

• BSc in Product Development and MSc in Production Engineering from Tallinn University of Technology4

Meybaum is known for his innovative approach to entrepreneurship and his contributions to Estonia's growing reputation as a hub for technology startups.2