About
Ben Kim is a co-founder at Nitrode with an undergraduate degree in information science from Cornell University. He previously held data and venture capital/corporate advisory roles at Wilson Sonsini.
Co-Founder at NitrodeYC W25
Intro paths
YC
Ben went through Y Combinator (Winter 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Ben can intro founders to Nitrode's investors below.
Nitrode's investors Β· 2
Co-founders at Nitrode
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Sejoon ChangCo-Founder
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Brian LaCo-Founder
Experience
- Nitrode (YC W25)Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco, CA
- SupercellAI Innovation Lab2025San Francisco, CA
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Kim?
- Ben Kim is a co-founder at Nitrode with an undergraduate degree in information science from Cornell University. He previously held data and venture capital/corporate advisory roles at Wilson Sonsini.
- Where does Ben Kim work?
- Ben Kim is Co-Founder of Nitrode.
- What companies did Ben Kim found?
- Ben Kim founded Nitrode.
- Where did Ben Kim go to school?
- Ben Kim studied at Y Combinator (W25); Cornell University (Information Science); Korea International School (High School Diploma).
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Shared employers
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