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355 people in our graph share verified history with Chris — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Jared HechtunlockedChris: together at Columbia University (2008–2009)
×5Chris: together at Columbia University
×6Chris: together at University of Rochester
About
Chris Osborn was a quantum engineer and software tech lead at Rigetti Computing and holds a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University.
Founder at DialectYC S20
Intro paths
YC
Chris went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Chris can intro founders to Dialect's investors below.
Dialect's investors · 8
AsymmetricMiami · $10K – $1M checks · since 2022Electric CapitalPalo Alto · $1M – $20M checks · since 2022Jump CryptoChicago · $500K – $15M checks · since 2022Multicoin CapitalAustin · $1M – $50M checks · since 2022Otium CapitalParis · since 2022ProtagonistBay Harbor Islands · $10K – $1M checks · since 2022Solana VenturesSan Francisco · $10K – $250K checks · since 2022Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2020
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Experience
- Dialect LabsFoundercurrent2021 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- EnombicCo-Founder2019 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
- Rigetti Quantum ComputingQuantum Software Engineer2016 — 2019Berkeley, CA
- Cache Finance, Inc.Founder & CEO2015 — 2016San Francisco
- Columbia University, Department of PhysicsPh.D. Graduate Student2008 — 2013New York City
- Columbia UniversityTeaching Assistant2008 — 2010New York City Metropolitan Area
- Department of Physics, University of RochesterTeaching Assistant2006 — 2008Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Physics12Science8Mathematical Modeling2Simulations2Qt2Programming4Web Development2iOS development2Vim2Spectroscopy1Scientific Computing1Experimentation2
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LaTeXC++MathematicaJavaScriptNode.jsAngularJSReact.jsFrom Chris's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Osborn?
- Chris Osborn was a quantum engineer and software tech lead at Rigetti Computing and holds a Ph.D. in physics from Columbia University.
- Where does Chris Osborn work?
- Chris Osborn is Founder of Dialect.
- What companies did Chris Osborn found?
- Chris Osborn founded Dialect.
- Where did Chris Osborn go to school?
- Chris Osborn studied at Columbia University (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physics); University of Rochester (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics); University of Rochester (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Math).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Garry TanPresident & CEOFounded Y Combinator +1Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianPartnerFounded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded Paradigm +1
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Columbia University mafia454
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ben HorowitzBAFounded OpswareChris DixonMaster of Arts - MAFounded Founder CollectiveKai-Fu LeeA.B.Founded 01Kevin M. SlawinB.A.Founded Phoenix SENOLYTIX +4Paul GrossingerMaster of Science; M.SFounded Gaingels +3Trevor PriceMasters of Science CandidateFounded Town Hall Ventures +2
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University of Rochester mafia41
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Craig DubitskyBAFounded Happyproducts +1Anis KallelBachelor's degreeFounded Kaoun +1Alex FeiszliBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Netmaker +1Artur BergmanFounded Amplify PartnersSunil DhaliwalFounded SuplariDavid NarrowB.S.Founded Sonavex
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Rigetti Quantum Computing mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Columbia University1,304
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzKai-Fu LeeChairman of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AIGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
+ 1,298 more
Also attended University of Rochester156
Michael OdaiCOO & General Counsel at Mosaic VenturesCamila VieiraPartner, Head of Brazil at QED InvestorsBryan CiambellaGeneral Partner at PROOFWilliam SheahanSenior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Flare Capital PartnersArtur BergmanFounder, Fastly at Amplify PartnersNicole VitulloInvestor at Arboretum Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Dialect Labs1
Also worked at Rigetti Quantum Computing11
Will ZengPartner at QuantonationTomer DiariInvestor at AlephDamien PettyInvestor at Morpheus VenturesCharlie PintoOperating Partner at Bling CapitalChad RigettiVenture Partner at QDNL ParticipationsTerry ChouPartner at Alpha Intelligence Capital
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Also worked at Columbia University337
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockRon ZoriVenture Partner at Lerer HippeauRalph DeBernardoPartner, Investor Relations at Sapphire VenturesRichard ChesworthInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesse Coors-BlankenshipCo-founder, General Partner at Parkway Venture CapitalLauren YoungHead of Platform at AlleyCorp
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