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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.

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david paffenholz @davepaffenholz

Thrilled to announce our Series B. Try Juicebox, and win the talent war!🧃 https://t.co/p4UheXojAM

Mar 10, 2026 · ♥ 93 · ⇄ 3

david paffenholz @davepaffenholz

We track competitive talent pools like ICPC, IOI, IMO, and more at https://t.co/PzMf8hRjwG — you can try it out for free.

Aug 19, 2024 · ♥ 2

david paffenholz @davepaffenholz

Overall, it's impressive how dominant tech is. 53% of ICPC finalists work in tech — while only 12% work in finance. https://t.co/GtP9N49HAS

Aug 19, 2024 · ♥ 2

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.

GP

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 · 5

Amino CapitalBrave CapitalDST GlobalSequoia CapitalY Combinator

Co-founders at Juicebox

IGIshan Gupta
Ishan GuptaFounder
LK
Logan Kaeleigh GilbertChief Executive Officer
DL
Duane Leigh GilbertChief Technical Officer

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

Education

  1. Harvard UniversityBachelor of Arts, Economics
  2. Y CombinatorS22
  3. International School of Düsseldorf

Skills & more

Leadership

Languages English · German · Spanish

From David's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Harvard University1,231

Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGRyan IsonoDeal Partner at Felicis Ventures

+ 1,225 more

Also attended Y Combinator1,463

Akshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJon XuGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorTed ChaiAssociate at Scale Venture PartnersLeo LuInvestor at Foundation CapitalMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesYusuf SherwaniCo-Founder and CEO at Pelago; a Londoner living in New York City

+ 1,457 more

Also attended International School of Düsseldorf2

Daniel FischerInvestor at WestCapLiam ShannonInvestor at Huntington Angels Network

Shared employers

Also worked at Juicebox2

Sue XuManaging Partner at Amino CapitalDavid CahnGeneral Partner and COO of Venture at Sequoia Capital

Also worked at Moonfare5

Jack LeeneyManaging Partner, Co-Founder at 7GC & CoTruc PhanData Analyst at Transpose Platform ManagementMichelle CapiodInvestor at Blume EquityRoland GeeraedtsCFO & MD at Visionaries ClubGabe MoosAnalyst at Insight Partners

Also worked at Snap Inc.46

Justin RoseInvestment Team at 8VCRobert MorrisInvestor at Y CombinatorSelby DrummondSenior Strategic Officer at Plum Alley InvestmentsSTEVE HOROWITZPartner at Alpha EdisonAlexis BonilloInvestor at Aglae VenturesDing ZhouHead of Content Engineering at Snap, Inc. at SignalFire

+ 40 more

Also worked at Harvard College Consulting Group4

Claire BurchResearch Associate at ContraryCharles MaAnalyst at Activant CapitalAlexander LeonardiFounder at VectorShiftAlbert MaoFounder at VectorShift