About
Clarence Chen studied electrical engineering and computer science at Stanford. He previously founded and exited an education company, and has researched topics at the intersection of physics and consciousness.
Co-founder/CEO at TravoYC W26
Intro paths
YC
Clarence went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Travo's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Clarence can intro founders to Travo's investors below.
Travo's investors · 1
Co-founders at Travo
AC
Alexander CalafiuraCo-founder
MD
Michael DalvaFounder
AS
Ashwin SriramCo-founder
TL
Tae LeeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Experience
- Travo (YC W26)CEO / Co-Foundercurrent2026 — present
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Clarence Chen?
- Clarence Chen studied electrical engineering and computer science at Stanford. He previously founded and exited an education company, and has researched topics at the intersection of physics and consciousness.
- Where does Clarence Chen work?
- Clarence Chen is Co-founder/CEO of Travo.
- What companies did Clarence Chen found?
- Clarence Chen founded Travo.
- Where did Clarence Chen go to school?
- Clarence Chen studied at Stanford University (Dropped out); Harrow International School Hong Kong.
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