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Aaron Carver

Founder

Co-founder and CTO at chrt

United States

Foundedchrt Β· YC

About

Aaron Carver is a software engineer with expertise in full-stack web development and machine learning. He has worked as a full-stack developer at a Y Combinator-backed company, trained and deployed machine learning models including NLP systems and large language models for defense sector clients, and studied chemical engineering and computational science.

Co-founder and CTO at chrtYC X25

Intro paths

YC

Aaron went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator β€” the partner who ran chrt's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, Aaron can intro founders to chrt's investors below.

chrt's investors Β· 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco Β· $500K checks Β· since 2025

Co-founders at chrt

KRKyle Reagan
Kyle ReaganCo-founder and CEO

Experience

  1. CHRT, Inc.Co-Founder and CTOcurrent2025 β€” presentCalifornia, United States
  2. Software CompaniesFull Stack Developer2022 β€” 2024Austin, Texas, United States
  3. SabbaticalSabbatical2021 β€” 2022
  4. McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2018 β€” 2021Houston, Texas Area
  5. Teach For AmericaCorps Member2016 β€” 2018Greater Houston
  6. ConocoPhillipsDrilling and Completions Engineering Intern2013 β€” 2015Houston, Texas, United States
  7. BrenntagForklift Operator and Chemical Packager2011Lancaster, Texas, United States

Skills & more

  • Wilderness First Responder β€” Wilderness Medicine Of Utah

From Aaron's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aaron Carver?
Aaron Carver is a software engineer with expertise in full-stack web development and machine learning. He has worked as a full-stack developer at a Y Combinator-backed company, trained and deployed machine learning models including NLP systems and large language models for defense sector clients, and studied chemical engineering and computational science.
Where does Aaron Carver work?
Aaron Carver is Co-founder and CTO of chrt.
What companies did Aaron Carver found?
Aaron Carver founded chrt.
Where did Aaron Carver go to school?
Aaron Carver studied at Y Combinator; Wolfram Summer Research Institute (Computational Science); Texas Tech University (Chemical Engineering with Highest Honors).

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