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
Chaz went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer β the partner who ran Model ML's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
In turn, Chaz can intro founders to Model ML's investors below.
Model ML's investors Β· 5
Co-founders at Model ML
Founder/CEO at Fat LlamaYC S17
Intro paths
Chaz went through Y Combinator (Summer 2017) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Chaz can intro founders to Fat Llama's investors below.
Fat Llama's investors Β· 4
Co-founders at Fat Llama
Experience
- Model MLCo-Foundercurrent2023 β present
- Fancy (now Gopuff)Co-Founder (Acquired by GoPuff)2019 β 2021
- Fat LlamaCo-Founder (Acquired by Hygglo)2016 β 2021London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
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FrenchStrategyManagementLanguages French
From Chaz's professional profile.
Podcasts & interviews
featuring Chaz EnglanderThe 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 Founder/CEO of Fat Llama and Founder at Model ML.
- What companies did Chaz Englander found?
- Chaz Englander founded Fat Llama, Model ML.
- Where did Chaz Englander go to school?
- Chaz Englander studied at University of Wales (Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance); Haileybury UK (Mathematics, Physics).
- What podcasts and interviews feature Chaz Englander?
- Tracked appearances include "The Finance Startup Bringing Agentic AI to Wall Street".
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