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Freia Lobo

Product Manager and Angel Investor

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New York, New York
Joined January 2025
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Summary

Freia Lobo is a seasoned Product Manager with experience at major tech companies like Webflow, Snap Inc., Twitter, and YouTube, demonstrating a strong track record in product development and strategy. Her current role at Webflow involves focusing on Apps & Forms, while her time at Snap Inc. saw her as a Product Manager for Snap Kit, working on developer tools and integrations. At Twitter, she was an Associate Product Manager handling creation, conversation, and ads targeting. Her early career also includes an internship at Google as an Engineering Intern, showcasing a diverse technical foundation. theorg+2
Beyond her product management career, Freia is an active angel investor and scout, focusing on consumer social and creator tools startups in the U.S. She is affiliated with the #ANGELS group and has made notable investments, including leading the pre-seed round for Wagon HQ (acquired by Common Room). Her investment activities reflect an keen eye for emerging trends and supporting innovative ventures. forbes+2
Freia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Computer Science from New York University, graduating around 2017. During her time at NYU, she was highly involved in the tech community, serving as Vice President of Tech@NYU, a student organization dedicated to fostering developers. Her early experiences also include a Teaching Assistant role at Girls Who Code, reflecting a commitment to promoting diversity and education in technology. theorg+3
Freia has a demonstrated passion for writing and culinary exploration, particularly around Indian food. She authors a Substack blog, 'Freia's Letter,' where she publishes comprehensive guides to Indian restaurants in New York City, including a popular list of her favorite Indian takeout spots in Brooklyn. Her writing also includes contributions to Mashable on various tech topics during her intern days. substack+2

Work

Education

Writing

The Best Indian Takeout In Brooklyn

July 1, 2025

An interview with the owner of Maa Ka Dhaba, her favorite Indian takeout spot in Brooklyn.

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Freia's guide to Indian food in NY

April 1, 2024

An extremely biased, non-exhaustive guide to Indian food in New York, featuring recommendations for restaurants across various price points in the city.

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After 10 years, I'm breaking up with Android

July 1, 2017

A personal reflection on switching from Android to iPhone after a decade, published on Mashable.

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How WhatsApp brings my family closer together

April 1, 2017

An article discussing how WhatsApp helped unite her family, published on Mashable.

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Freshman Hacks NYU Meal Plan Website, Personalizes Meal Plan

March 1, 2015

An article co-authored for NYU Local, detailing how an NYU freshman circumvented the university's meal plan system due to its poor security, showcasing early interest in web development and security.

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Hobbies

Enjoys exploring and reviewing Indian cuisine in New York City, maintaining a detailed guide and recommendations on her Substack blog. substack+1

Active on Twitter, engaging in discussions and sharing insights as a self-described 'semi retired twitter micro celebrity'. nitter+1