Welcome to my world
Where rules are made to be broken š
About me
Iām Maddie, a Stanford founder based in San Francisco.
I’m the founder of OGTool. We build tools for organic marketing teams.
Previously, I built AI models at Facebook and B2B software at Gem.
For fun, I compete in Crossfit.
šø Built to Hustle
My first big business was born out of rebellion.
At 12, I created a Minecraft server called Cheesium.
It was more than a serverāit was life. People battled each other, made friends, and found a community to return to every night.
And yes, it made money. Real money.
But to my Tiger mom, it was a distraction.
I was supposed to get Straight AāsāNot spend all night playing Minecraft!
Then one day, she snapped.
She took my laptop outside.
And smashed it with a hammer.
I stood there, frozen. Everything I had builtāgone.
I cried. Hard. For days, I thought it was over.
But then something shifted.
I wiped my tears, said āfuck it,ā and bought a new laptop with the money Iād earned.
I rebuilt Cheesium. And I didnāt just rebuild, I grew it into a $60k business.
My mom thought I was ruining my future.
But she was wrong.
That moment taught me something she never could:
Success isnāt about following someone elseās path. Itās about having the courage to build your own.
Cheesium
I made a popular Minecraft server when I was 12 years old, made $61k.
Amazon e-commerce store
I built an amazon e-commerce store while at Stanford, made $120k after 1 year.
Startups
After college, I’ve bootstrapped multiple b2b/b2c startups, totaling $450k.
š³ļøāš I’m gay
It started with a crush.
She was the golden girl of our tennis team: blonde, confident, untouchable.
I was the shy, awkward Asian nerd, blending into the background.
But she noticed me.
Sheād chase me across the court, sliding her hand between my butt cheeks, teasing me about my small boobs, calling me her āLebanese lover.ā
Iād laugh, cheeks burning, not knowing why it felt so electric.
Then one night, everything changed.
I dreamed about her.
We were at a military camp, sirens blaring. Somehow, we ended up in the same bed.
Her hand brushed mine. My heart pounded.
And thenā
I woke up, gasping.
What was that?
I thought I was straight.
Desperate for answers, I turned to Reddit.
āHow would you feel if you kissed her?ā someone asked.
My heart pounded.
I wanted to kiss her.
Suddenly, everything made sense.
I liked girls.
The realization terrified me. What would people think? Was something wrong with me?
But the fear didnāt stop me.
I started to explore this part of myself. I went on dates, I got involved with the queer community.
Eventually, I let go of what others expected of me, and just followed my heart.
Eventually, I told her the truth.
And guess what, she’s bi.
When Iām on my deathbed, I donāt want to wonder what if.
I want to know I took risks and held nothing backāeven if it’s messy or uncertain.
Queer Chart
At Stanford, I created a digital Aliceās chart with 220 queer women. We threw wild parties and I even met my ex through it!
GAĪØ Sorority
Freshman year, I came out to my sorority, AKDPHI, and started crying. They sent me to the bathroom to āfreshen up.ā Thatās how GAĪØ was born – a safe, queer space to make friends.
we all slept together
(in a u-haul)
Orgasm Gap
I’m very passionate about mutuality in pleasure. Many women get the short end of the stick, literally. My MBA professor denied this topic twice but I got to present on this topic in the end.
Best tools for women:
- Satisfyer Pro: if you’re new, i recommend this. Many women have told me they got their very first orgasm using it. I gift and recommend this product all the time.
- Strap-On-Me: if you’re a lesbian, I recommend using this. before you need to take turns and “switch.” but now u can both get off at the same time. its so amazing, literally changed my life. MANY lesbian couples have told me it changed their life too.
- Waterproof blanket or dog pads
Crossfit
Top 11% in crossfit.
Tennis, BJJ, dodgeball, flag football – you name it, Iām in.
Crossfit
PRs: 14 pull-ups, 235 lb back squat, muscle up
Tennis
Top 50 in state in MN (under 18s)
Dyke dodgeball
Max 42 kills in a match
Contact me
I love meeting other founders, crossfit athletes, and fellow queers!
My email is zecheesy@gmail.com
I’m based in SF (Soma). I love coffee, free food, and walks.