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Ashwin Iyer

Founder

Founder at Instinct Space

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedInstinct Space · YC

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Alix TricotunlockedAshwin: together at Queen Mary University of London (2020)
Ashwin: together at University of Cambridge
×9Ashwin: together at Y Combinator
Ashwin: together at Queen Mary University of London

About

Ashwin Iyer is co-founder and co-CEO of Instinct. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from QMUL and a master's degree in industrial systems, manufacturing and management from the University of Cambridge, with prior research experience on jet engines at Imperial College London and consulting work across venture capital, metalworking, and electronics sectors.

Founder at Instinct SpaceYC W25

Intro paths

YC

Ashwin went through Y Combinator (Winter 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Instinct Space's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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Instinct Space's investors · 2

AlbionVCLondonY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Instinct Space

APAlex Pinel Neparidze
Alex Pinel NeparidzeFounder
JDJoaquim Dickson
Joaquim DicksonFounder

Experience

  1. InstinctFounder and co-CEOcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. Early-stage venture capital firmMarket Research Analyst2024London Area, United Kingdom
  3. UltrawiseStrategy Consultant2024Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
  4. Booth Industries InternationalManufacturing Lead2023 — 2024Bolton, England, United Kingdom
  5. Universal WolfProcurement Analyst2023Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom
  6. The Aurora InitiativeFounder/President2022 — 2023London
  7. Queen Mary Formula StudentHead of finance2021 — 2022London

Skills & more

Organizational LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentAnyLogicBusiness Research2Business Strategy2Market Research2Production Management2Manufacturing Process Improvement2Discrete Event Simulation2Operational Planning2Data Analysis2Information Technology Infrastructure2
+12 moreFeasibility StudiesComputer Information SystemsOperations ManagementCommunicationAsset ManagementBill of Materials (BOM) ManagementBill of Materials (BOM) CreationBill of Materials (BOM) DevelopmentLeadershipTeamworkInitiativeProject Management

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ashwin Iyer?
Ashwin Iyer is co-founder and co-CEO of Instinct. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from QMUL and a master's degree in industrial systems, manufacturing and management from the University of Cambridge, with prior research experience on jet engines at Imperial College London and consulting work across venture capital, metalworking, and electronics sectors.
Where does Ashwin Iyer work?
Ashwin Iyer is Founder of Instinct Space.
What companies did Ashwin Iyer found?
Ashwin Iyer founded Instinct Space.
Where did Ashwin Iyer go to school?
Ashwin Iyer studied at Y Combinator; University of Cambridge (Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Industrial systems); Queen Mary University of London (Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering).

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