About
Adam McAskill previously managed the data science function at a major Canadian private equity firm.
Founder at EvidenceYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Adam went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future β the partner who ran Evidence's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Adam can intro founders to Evidence's investors below.
Evidence's investors Β· 5
Co-founders at Evidence
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Sean HughesFounder
Experience
- EvidenceCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2021 β presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Birch Hill Equity PartnersDirector, Data Science2020 β 2021Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Birch Hill Equity PartnersAssociate2017 β 2020Toronto, Ontario
- Birch Hill Equity PartnersAnalyst2016 β 2017Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ontario Public ServiceSenior Policy Analyst2016Toronto, Ontario
- Ontario Public ServiceSenior Economist2014 β 2016Toronto, Ontario
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Adam McAskill?
- Adam McAskill previously managed the data science function at a major Canadian private equity firm.
- Where does Adam McAskill work?
- Adam McAskill is Founder of Evidence.
- What companies did Adam McAskill found?
- Adam McAskill founded Evidence.
- Where did Adam McAskill go to school?
- Adam McAskill studied at Y Combinator; Queen's University (Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)).
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