Stage
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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Stage provides code review software that helps engineering teams understand and evaluate AI-generated code contributions. The platform accelerates the review process by reorganizing how developers analyze pull requests, allowing teams to review submissions more quickly.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
Stage was founded in 2026 by Dean Stratakos and Charles Pan.
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Dean Stratakosin𝕏Co-FounderHe studied computer science at Stanford (class of 2022) and previously worked as a developer at Five Rings Capital.
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Charles Panin𝕏Co-FounderCharles Pan is CEO of Stage and previously worked as an engineer at Yuzu Health and Five Rings Capital. He holds a degree in computer science from Stanford University.
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India's Fintech Funding Surges to $2 Billion in H1 2026, Driven by Late-Stage Investment Boom, ETBFSIbfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Stage do?
- Stage provides code review software that helps engineering teams understand and evaluate AI-generated code contributions. The platform accelerates the review process by reorganizing how developers analyze pull requests, allowing teams to review submissions more quickly.
- Who founded Stage?
- Stage was founded by Dean Stratakos, Charles Pan in 2026.
- Who are Stage's investors?
- Stage's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Stage headquartered?
- Stage is headquartered in San Francisco, US.