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Epicenter

YC S25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 1 employees · 1 known investors

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Tanya Jomaaunlockedknows Braden Wong · together at Yale University (overlapped)
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Epicenter builds a local-first, open-source platform for knowledge workers that uses plain text files and SQLite as a shared data substrate across multiple applications including transcription, note-taking, and AI querying tools. The platform is designed for individuals and developers who want to own their data, avoid cloud lock-in, and integrate with existing tools like Obsidian, VS Code, and language models.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingConsumerDeveloper ToolsSaaSProductivityOpen SourceNote-takingAI AssistantUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)

Epicenter was founded in 2025 by Braden Wong.

BWBraden Wong
Braden WonginFounderBraden Wong studied ethics, politics, and economics at Yale, where he wrote a senior thesis on open-source governance and digital platforms. He has worked at three YC startups and maintains active involvement in software development.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Competitors · 3

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OpenAI21 shared keywordsOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) with emphasis on safety and beneficial outcomes for humanity.
Hugging Face14 shared keywordsHugging Face is a collaboration platform that hosts and provides access to machine learning models, datasets, and applications. It offers both open-source tools for the ML community and paid compute and enterprise solutions for teams building AI applications.
Wispr Flow14 shared keywordsWispr Flow is a voice dictation platform that enables users to interact with devices and applications through natural conversation. The product targets consumers and professionals seeking faster, less screen-intensive communication and content creation.

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In the news

More than $800K earmarked for young entrepreneurs - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphiandailymemphian.com · May 2026A-State Partners with Epicenter Memphis on DRA-Funded EpicenterU Initiative - Jonesboro Right Nowjonesbororightnow.com · May 2026URL Media Raises $5 Million to Expand BIPOC Network, Revenueadweek.com · Dec 2025Whispering: Local-First, Open-Source Speech to Text at Your Fingertipsycombinator.com · Aug 2025Epicenter: A Database for Your Mind, Built on Plain Textycombinator.com · Aug 2025Defunding climate, funding for ICE. We are heading into a police state - Epicenter NYCepicenter-nyc.com · Jul 202520 Years Ago, The Web’s Founders Ask for Funding | Epicenter | Wired.comwired.com · Nov 2010

Frequently asked questions

What does Epicenter do?
Epicenter builds a local-first, open-source platform for knowledge workers that uses plain text files and SQLite as a shared data substrate across multiple applications including transcription, note-taking, and AI querying tools. The platform is designed for individuals and developers who want to own their data, avoid cloud lock-in, and integrate with existing tools like Obsidian, VS Code, and language models.
Who founded Epicenter?
Epicenter was founded by Braden Wong in 2025.
Who are Epicenter's investors?
Epicenter's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Epicenter headquartered?
Epicenter is headquartered in San Francisco, US.