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Pre

DefunctYC S24

Lake Oswego, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 3 known investors

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3,115 people in our graph share verified history with the Pre team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Trevor Oelschigunlockedknows Darius "Bubs" Monsef · together at Zapier (overlapped)
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Pre provides an AI-driven execution platform for startup founders that sets quarterly goals, integrates with their existing tools, and monitors progress through measurable outcomes rather than activity metrics.

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Enterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BInvestingFeedbackOperationsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Pre was founded in 2024 by Darius "Bubs" Monsef and Asa Miller.

D"Darius "Bubs" Monsef
Darius "Bubs" Monsefin𝕏Founder & CEODarius Monsef founded and led CallingRound.com and previously started BraveCare.com (YC S19), CreativeMarket.com (YC W10), and COLOURlovers.com.
AMAsa Miller
Asa MillerinFounderAsa Miller is a two-time YC founder who previously launched a child-focused AI companion company and a pediatric care startup. He is an engineer and team leader with experience building consumer products from inception.

Investors · 3

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

Also in the syndicate · 1

High-Tech Gründerfondslead

Funding

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Pre went on to found or lead other companies.

Darius "Bubs" MonsefFounderFounded Sightbox +2Asa MillerFounderFounded Brave Care

In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pre do?
Pre provides an AI-driven execution platform for startup founders that sets quarterly goals, integrates with their existing tools, and monitors progress through measurable outcomes rather than activity metrics.
Who founded Pre?
Pre was founded by Darius "Bubs" Monsef, Asa Miller in 2024.
Who are Pre's investors?
Pre's investors include Y Combinator, Techstars.
Where is Pre headquartered?
Pre is headquartered in Lake Oswego, US.