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Garry Tan

Y Combinator
San Francisco, United States
Garry Tan became President and CEO of Y Combinator in 2023, having previously been a partner there and co-founder of Initialized Capital. He was an early employee at Palantir and designer at Posterous. Under his leadership, YC has doubled down on technical founders and AI startups. Tan is known for his high-energy advocacy for San Francisco's revitalization and his active presence on social media where he engages directly with the startup community.
Venture Capital / Startup Accelerator

About Y Combinator

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator and seed fund that provides early-stage startups with funding, mentorship, and a global network. Alumni have a combined valuation exceeding $600 billion.

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