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Stellar

DefunctYC S22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 3 employees · 4 known investors

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Stellar is a software platform that uses AI to help organizations set, cascade, and track goals across departments, with built-in check-ins and performance analytics.

Also known as Stellar Apps Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BProductivityAnalyticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Stellar was founded in 2022 by Angela Dao, Elise Nguyen, and Quan Zhou.

ADAngela Dao
Angela DaoFounderuntil 2023Previously, she held product management roles at Affirm, where she worked on consumer product scaling and marketplace development, and at Earnin, where she contributed to mobile product launches.
ENElise Nguyen
Elise NguyenFounderuntil 2023Previously, she led product design at LinkedIn for the Talent Solutions division, overseeing design for job search, compensation, and equity features. She also worked at Symphony, where she developed the initial mobile platform for financial services professionals.
QZQuan Zhou
Quan ZhouFounderuntil 2023He was an early engineer at Pave, worked at Affirm, and served on Bridgewater's trading technology team. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton.

Investors · 4

Bain Capital VenturesreportedBoston · $1M – $100M

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Greylock PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Stripereported

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3 people who came through Stellar went on to found or lead other companies.

Angela DaoFounderFounded StellarElise NguyenFounderFounded StellarQuan ZhouFounderFounded Stellar

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In the news

Stellar 📈 - AI-powered OKRsycombinator.com · Jun 2023Stellar - Don’t let your team’s OKRs slip in 2023! 📈🌟ycombinator.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Stellar do?
Stellar is a software platform that uses AI to help organizations set, cascade, and track goals across departments, with built-in check-ins and performance analytics.
Who founded Stellar?
Stellar was founded by Angela Dao, Elise Nguyen, Quan Zhou in 2022.
Who are Stellar's investors?
Stellar's investors include Y Combinator, Bain Capital Ventures, Greylock Partners, Stripe.
Where is Stellar headquartered?
Stellar is headquartered in San Francisco, US.