About
Allan Guo studied computer science at Stanford and conducted research in machine learning and neuroscience at Stanford Medical School. He co-founded and leads Willow, and has previously worked on ventures in music, healthcare technology, and e-commerce.
Founder at WillowYC X25
Intro paths
YC
Allan went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) — 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 — the partner who ran Willow's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Allan can intro founders to Willow's investors below.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Allan Guo?
- Allan Guo studied computer science at Stanford and conducted research in machine learning and neuroscience at Stanford Medical School. He co-founded and leads Willow, and has previously worked on ventures in music, healthcare technology, and e-commerce.
- Where does Allan Guo work?
- Allan Guo is Founder of Willow.
- What companies did Allan Guo found?
- Allan Guo founded Willow.
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