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13,185 people in our graph share verified history with the Softmax team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Nick Fitzunlockedknows David Bloomin · together at Softmax (overlapped)
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×2knows the team · via YC W07
×2knows the team · via Asana
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Softmax builds AI systems based on organic alignment principles—the concept that agents remaining aligned with human values also maintain alignment with each other. The team conducts research spanning AI safety, multi-agent frameworks, and governance methods.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSector Agnostic

Founders & leadership

ESEmmett Shear
Emmett ShearCEO & FounderCo-founded Justin.tv in 2006 and led its successor Twitch as CEO from 2011 to 2023, following an earlier startup, Kiko Software. He has also worked with Y Combinator as a part-time partner and later a visiting group partner, and now focuses on research into organic alignment.
DBDavid Bloomin
David BloominFounderAn engineer and AI researcher whose career includes software roles at Strategic Data Corp, Google, Facebook, and Asana, along with founding Adaptive AI Inc. and serving as CTO and board member at GRIP Inc. for more than a decade. He also conducts AI research at MettaAi.
YAYatharth Agarwal
Yatharth AgarwalCofounderYatharth Agarwal holds degrees from Stanford and conducted research at MIT before working as an engineer at technology companies. He is now a co-founder of Softmax, developing AI systems based on organic alignment principles and researching AI safety, multi-agent frameworks, and governance methods.
AGAdam Goldstein
Adam GoldsteinCo-founder · CEOAdam Goldstein is Board Member and Founder Emeritus of Softmax, an AI safety and multi-agent systems research organization.

Investors · 9

Lifelike Capitallisted by Lifelike CapitalLas Vegas
LIONHEART VENTURESlisted by LIONHEART VENTURESSan Francisco

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Mythos Ventures Management, Llclisted by Mythos Ventures Management, LlcSeattle · $100K – $2M

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Night Capitallisted by Night CapitalCapitolavia Kevin Carter · inferred

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Sancus Ventureslisted by Sancus VenturesSan Franciscovia Lake Dai · inferred

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Summit Peak Investmentslisted by Summit Peak InvestmentsFort Worth

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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PluralreportedLondon

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Founder mafia

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

Emmett ShearCEO & FounderFounded Kiko +1Andre von HouckAI ResearcherFounded Pushbullet

Frequently asked questions

What does Softmax do?
Softmax builds AI systems based on organic alignment principles—the concept that agents remaining aligned with human values also maintain alignment with each other. The team conducts research spanning AI safety, multi-agent frameworks, and governance methods.
Who founded Softmax?
Softmax was founded by Emmett Shear, David Bloomin, Yatharth Agarwal, Adam Goldstein.
Who are Softmax's investors?
Softmax's investors include Juniper Ventures Management, Llc, Lifelike Capital, LIONHEART VENTURES, Mythos Ventures Management, Llc, Night Capital, Sancus Ventures, Summit Peak Investments, Andreessen Horowitz and 1 more.