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Chaz Englander

InvestorFounder

Founder at Model ML · CEO at Fat Llama

New York, New York, United States

FoundedFat Llama · YCModel ML · YC

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About

Chaz Englander is a YC-backed founder who previously started Fat Llama (S17), which was acquired by Hygglo, and is currently working on ModeML (W24).

Founder at Model MLYC W24

Intro paths

YC

Chaz went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Model ML's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Chaz can intro founders to Model ML's investors below.

Co-founders at Model ML

CEO at Fat LlamaYC S17

Intro paths

YC

Chaz went through Y Combinator (Summer 2017) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Chaz can intro founders to Fat Llama's investors below.

Co-founders at Fat Llama

ODOla Degerfors
Ola DegerforsCo-founder & CEO
HFHenrik Fräsén
Henrik FräsénCo-founder, Head of Product & Growth
AHAxel Hellström
Axel HellströmCo-founder, Head of Customer Success

Investments

Per curated public sources.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Chaz Englander

The Finance Startup Bringing Agentic AI to Wall Street

Founder Firesides

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chaz Englander?
Chaz Englander is a YC-backed founder who previously started Fat Llama (S17), which was acquired by Hygglo, and is currently working on ModeML (W24).
Where does Chaz Englander work?
Chaz Englander is CEO of Fat Llama and Founder at Model ML.
What companies did Chaz Englander found?
Chaz Englander founded Fat Llama, Model ML.
What companies has Chaz Englander invested in?
Investments tracked here include Chariot, Fancy, Kashin.
What podcasts and interviews feature Chaz Englander?
Tracked appearances include "The Finance Startup Bringing Agentic AI to Wall Street".

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