Yona Belfort.
Co-founder & VP of Hardware at Minnow getminnow.com
Primary Role
Product Design
Experience
9+ years
Late Career
Open To
Full-time
Desired Compensation
$160k-200k
Where they work
About
I'm a Co-Founder and VP of Hardware at Minnow, a company specializing in food pickup solutions. I have led the design and launch of Minnow's internet connected food pickup lockers. Prior to founding Minnow, I worked in design and innovation consulting, including eight years at IDEO's Boston office. I hold degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester and an MS in Product Design from Stanford.
Last updated
September 2, 2026
Availability
Available to start
Available now
Remote preference
Open to hybrid
Preferred Company Size
Founding
1–10 employees
Seed
11–50 employees
Early
51–200 employees
Mid
201–500 employees
Growth
501–1,000 employees
Large (501-1000 employees)
Seed
11–50 employees
Early
51–200 employees
Founding
1–10 employees
Mid
201–500 employees
Skills & Tools
Industries
Beyond the Work
Fun facts
I'm the son of South African parents and live in Maine with my wife and two sons.
Most proud of
Minnow's smart food locker. The fleet has handled 1M deliveries.
Pets
Glory
Recently read
ETNA by Paul Yoon
Hobbies
I love all things soccer, surfing and boxer dogs.
Languages spoken
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