About
Andrew Tran holds a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Yale, where he conducted machine learning research at the Gerstein Lab focused on biology reasoning models. He previously worked as a software engineering intern at Ramp and HRT, collaborating with data teams, and now leads Alkera AI.
Founder at Alkera AIYC S26
Intro paths
YC
Andrew went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Ankit Gupta, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Alkera AI's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Andrew can intro founders to Alkera AI's investors below.
Alkera AI's investors · 1
Experience
- Alkera AI (YC S26)Co-Foundercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Yale UniversityResearch Assistant @ Gerstein Laboratory2022 — 2026New Haven, CT
- Hudson River TradingSoftware Engineer Intern2025New York, New York, United States
- RampSoftware Engineer Intern2024 — 2025New York, New York, United States
- RampSoftware Engineer Intern2024New York, New York, United States
- HealthPartnersSoftware Engineer Intern2023Bloomington, Minnesota
- AbbottSoftware Engineer Intern2022Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- AbbottR&D Engineer Intern2021Plymouth, MN
- AbbottProcess Development Engineer Intern2020Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Skills & more
Python (Programming Language)4C++1Machine Learning1PyTorch1Docker1Flask1SQLAlchemy1Spring Boot1Java1React.js1Next.jsJavaScript
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C (Programming Language)PyQtSQLPandasWeb DevelopmentCloud ComputingGitData StructuresOpenShiftGradleOpenCVDNS ManagementFrom Andrew's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Andrew Tran?
- Andrew Tran holds a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Yale, where he conducted machine learning research at the Gerstein Lab focused on biology reasoning models. He previously worked as a software engineering intern at Ramp and HRT, collaborating with data teams, and now leads Alkera AI.
- Where does Andrew Tran work?
- Andrew Tran is Founder of Alkera AI.
- What companies did Andrew Tran found?
- Andrew Tran founded Alkera AI.
- Where did Andrew Tran go to school?
- Andrew Tran studied at Yale University (Master of Science - MS, Computer Science); Yale University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science); Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School (High School Diploma).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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Yale University mafia190
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Ramp mafia21
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Ian TraceySenior Staff Software Engineer, Applied AIFounded Hydrant +1Royce ArockiasamyApplied AI EngineerFounded Pleom +1Karim AtiyehCo-Founder, Co-CEO RampFounded Paribus +1Austin HayHead of Marketing TechnologyFounded ClarifyKingsley AdvaniInvestorFounded AllocationsDaniel BessonovInternFounded Avora
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Ramp mafia19
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Same school
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Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Alkera AI (YC S26)2
Also worked at Yale University119
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateStacey HeroInvestor at Third Rock VenturesVivek GopalanInvestment Team at 8VCSallie KimInvestor at 8VCPaul CoyerVenture Partner at IronGate Capital AdvisorsMax WebsterFounder at Hivemind Ventures, Llc
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Alexandr WangCo-founder of Scale AI; Chief AI Officer at MetaTim WangFounder, Managing Partner at Monolith Venture Advisory LimitedBen DavenportVenture Partner at Blockchain CapitalVahid Fazel-RezaiFounder at OverfitJack FischerFounder at Credal.aiKay LiFounder at Silogy
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Logan BartlettManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesAlex TranInvestment Team at General CatalystClay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalJacob EffronManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesAustin HayInvestor at Khosla VenturesJeannette zu FürstenbergPresident & Managing Director at General Catalyst
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