# Dave Fontenot

**Source:** https://www.startuphub.ai/people/dave-fontenot
**Profile type:** Person

## About

Dave Fontenot is the Founder and CEO of HF0, a residency program designed for exceptional founders building the next generation of AI and software companies. Before HF0, he co-founded Backend Capital and was a key builder behind MHacks.

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- **Social:**
  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefont

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