FileStack
DefunctYC S12San Antonio, US · Founded 2012 · 50 employees · 2 known investors
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Filestack provides APIs and UI integrations for uploading, transforming, and delivering files and images. It serves developers and app creators who need to manage file operations at scale across web and mobile platforms.
Also known as Filepicker.io
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)
FileStack was founded in 2012 by Brett van Zuiden, Liyan David Chang, Anand Dass, and Thomas Georgiou.
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Brett van ZuideninFounder & CEO2011–2014Brett van Zuiden is the founder and CEO of Filestack, which provides APIs and UI integrations for uploading, transforming, and delivering files and images across web and mobile platforms.
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Liyan David ChanginFounderDavid Chang studied computer science at MIT and worked with the U.S. Digital Service and White House on the Healthcare.gov project; he is now focused on health insurance through Devoted Health.
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Anand Dassin𝕏Co-Founder & COO2012–2014Anand Dass previously led business model architecture for Meta's wearables division and built the company's AR/VR app ecosystem; he also served on Postmates' executive team during its marketplace scaling phase. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, worked at McKinsey, and is a YC founder with over 20 years of experience across technology platforms and business development.
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Thomas GeorgiouFounder
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Frequently asked questions
- What does FileStack do?
- Filestack provides APIs and UI integrations for uploading, transforming, and delivering files and images. It serves developers and app creators who need to manage file operations at scale across web and mobile platforms.
- Who founded FileStack?
- FileStack was founded by Brett van Zuiden, Liyan David Chang, Anand Dass, Thomas Georgiou in 2012.
- Who are FileStack's investors?
- FileStack's investors include Scaleworks, Y Combinator.
- Where is FileStack headquartered?
- FileStack is headquartered in San Antonio, US.







