Eric Grzechowski is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Griz Inc., where he co-founded the company alongside his brother, Alex. From the early days of building their first products, Eric has been instrumental in shaping the business strategy and operational foundation of the studio. Flip Flop Social

With a strong grounding in business economics and market insight, Eric brings a strategic lens to product planning, growth, and monetization. He began his entrepreneurial journey as a young adult, helping launch what would become Griz while pursuing his academic goals. He studied Business Economics and Marketing, earning his bachelor’s degree at SUNY Oneonta and later advancing his education in graduate-level Business Economics at Florida Atlantic University. Flip Flop Social+1

As COO, Eric focuses on aligning vision with execution — stewarding go-to-market strategy, business development, and cross-functional operations that turn early concepts into live mobile experiences. His expertise lies in understanding user dynamics, optimizing product positioning, and charting sustainable growth pathways for consumer products. Flip Flop Social

At Griz, Eric has helped launch several of the company’s flagship products, including:

• FlipFlop Campus Connect — a social platform tailored for college communities

• Catfish AI — an AI-centric app exploring identity and conversation

• Ayo — See Where It Goes — a playful mobile experience focused on momentum and discovery

These products illustrate Eric’s ability to merge strategic business thinking with real-world product impact — always keeping users and market fit at the center of decision-making. Flip Flop Social

Outside of his role at Griz, Eric values building strong professional relationships, community involvement, and continual learning in both business and technology. He currently resides in Marlboro, New York, where he balances startup leadership with ongoing academic enrichment and real-world practice. Strategies for Wealth

Eric’s commitment to executive leadership, market strategy, and operational excellence makes him a driving force in turning Griz from a startup experiment into a sustainable product studio with meaningful user traction.