Final Round AI
Final Round
Final Round AI is a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2023 by Michael Guan and Jay Ma that builds AI-powered job-search tools for consumers . Its flagship product, Interview Copilot, acts as a real-time "magic teleprompter" during interviews, generating bullet-point prompts to help candidates organize their thoughts and present their best selves . The company also offers AI-generated tailored résumés and cover letters, ATS optimization, and AI avatar simulations for behavioral and technical practice interviews . Guan, a Yale Business School dropout, was driven to the consumer route by team DNA and the desire to deliver "wow moments" rather than chase the more obvious B2B path . In early 2025, Final Round AI closed a $6.88 million seed round led by Uncork Capital, with participation from Linear Capital, HF0, and notable Silicon Valley angels . The firm has since attracted millions of global users since launching Interview Copilot in October 2023 .
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