About
Corbin Klett holds a PhD in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech with research in control theory and robotics. He worked in industry on design and embedded software for aircraft prototypes before cofounding Artifact, which develops software tools for electrical and avionics systems engineering.
Founder at ArtifactYC W25
Intro paths
YC
Corbin went through Y Combinator (Winter 2025) β 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 β the partner who ran Artifact's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Corbin can intro founders to Artifact's investors below.
Artifact's investors Β· 8
468 CapitalBerlinAndreessen HorowitzMenlo Park Β· $500K β $50M checksFloodgateMenlo Park Β· $500K β $5M checksGoodwater CapitalBurlingame Β· $5M β $50M checksInsight PartnersNew York Β· $120M β $350M checks Β· since 2026Moonfire VenturesLondonTCVMenlo Park Β· $10M β $500M checks Β· since 2026Y CombinatorSan Francisco Β· $500K checks Β· since 2025
Co-founders at Artifact
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Antony SamuelFounder - CEO
Experience
- ArtifactCo-Foundercurrent2024 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- South Park CommonsMember2024 β 2025
- HermeusGNC Engineer2022 β 2024
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyPhD Candidate2017 β 2022Atlanta, GA
- Atlanta HarvestFounder2013 β 2016Atlanta, GA
- Porsche Cars North AmericaCRM Data Analyst2012 β 2013
- BoeingFlight Controls Intern2011Everett, WA
- GE AviationVendor Programs Intern2009Cincinnati, OH
Skills & more
Program Management23Leadership28Matlab14Public Speaking15Project Management7Simulink3Leadership Development3SQL1Web Applications1Strategic Planning5Analysis6Data Analysis5
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Microsoft OfficeProduct DevelopmentTeam LeadershipResearchMicrosoft ExcelSustainable AgricultureManagementLaTeXC++Python (Programming Language)MATLAB- Private Pilot β Federal Aviation Administration
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Corbin Klett?
- Corbin Klett holds a PhD in aerospace engineering from Georgia Tech with research in control theory and robotics. He worked in industry on design and embedded software for aircraft prototypes before cofounding Artifact, which develops software tools for electrical and avionics systems engineering.
- Where does Corbin Klett work?
- Corbin Klett is Founder of Artifact.
- What companies did Corbin Klett found?
- Corbin Klett founded Artifact.
- Where did Corbin Klett go to school?
- Corbin Klett studied at Y Combinator; Georgia Institute of Technology (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Aerospace Engineering); Denning Technology & Management Program (Minor in Engineering & Business).
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Also worked at Artifact1
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