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David Paffenholz

Founder

Founder at Juicebox

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedJuicebox · YC

About

David Paffenholz is co-founder and CEO of Juicebox, an AI recruiting platform. He previously led growth efforts at Snap and holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University.

Founder at JuiceboxYC S22

Intro paths

YC

David went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Harj Taggar, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Juicebox's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, David can intro founders to Juicebox's investors below.

Juicebox's investors · 8

Amino CapitalPalo Alto · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025BONDSan Francisco · since 2025Brave CapitalSan Rafael · since 2025DST GlobalGeorge Town, Grand Cayman · $100K – $200M checks · since 2025Lux CapitalNew York · $100K – $100M checks · since 2025NFDGWilmington · since 2025Sequoia CapitalMenlo Park · $4.4M – $214M checks · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Juicebox

IGIshan Gupta
Ishan GuptaFounder

Experience

  1. JuiceboxCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. MoonfareFounders Associate2021
  3. Snap Inc.International Growth2020 — 2021Los Angeles, California, United States
  4. Harvard College Consulting GroupAssociate Director of Engagement2018 — 2021Greater Boston
  5. New Enterprise Associates (NEA)Intern2020
  6. Fifth WallIntern2019Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Leadership

Languages English · German · Spanish

From David's professional profile.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring David Paffenholz

How To Recruit The Best Engineers And Sales Reps

Startup School

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Paffenholz?
David Paffenholz is co-founder and CEO of Juicebox, an AI recruiting platform. He previously led growth efforts at Snap and holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University.
Where does David Paffenholz work?
David Paffenholz is Founder of Juicebox.
What companies did David Paffenholz found?
David Paffenholz founded Juicebox.
Where did David Paffenholz go to school?
David Paffenholz studied at Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, Economics); Y Combinator (S22); International School of Düsseldorf.
What podcasts and interviews feature David Paffenholz?
Tracked appearances include "How To Recruit The Best Engineers And Sales Reps".

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