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About
Benjamin Martindale founded Prelude OS, which served Chinese factory customers and achieved cash-flow positivity, and has advised heavy-equipment manufacturers on international expansion. He previously ran a Toronto-based marketing firm serving construction clients and studied finance at University of Toronto's Rotman Commerce program.
Founder at DonkeyYC S26
Intro paths
Benjamin went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Harshita Arora, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Donkey's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Benjamin can intro founders to Donkey's investors below.
Donkey's investors · 2
Co-founders at Donkey
Experience
- Donkey (YC S26)Co-founder & Chief Executive Officercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Nexus XcelFounder2025Toronto, ON
Skills & more
Languages Chinese · English
- HSK 5 — Chinese Ministry of Education Centre for Language Education and Cooperation
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Benjamin Martindale?
- Benjamin Martindale founded Prelude OS, which served Chinese factory customers and achieved cash-flow positivity, and has advised heavy-equipment manufacturers on international expansion. He previously ran a Toronto-based marketing firm serving construction clients and studied finance at University of Toronto's Rotman Commerce program.
- Where does Benjamin Martindale work?
- Benjamin Martindale is Founder of Donkey.
- What companies did Benjamin Martindale found?
- Benjamin Martindale founded Donkey.
- Where did Benjamin Martindale go to school?
- Benjamin Martindale studied at Y Combinator; University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Commerce).
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