About
Eric Landau studied physics and electrical engineering at Stanford University and applied physics at Harvard University. He worked as a senior quantitative researcher at DRW before cofounding and leading Encord.
Founder at EncordYC W21
Intro paths
YC
Eric went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Encord's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Eric can intro founders to Encord's investors below.
Encord's investors · 9
Bright Pixel CapitalLisbon · since 2026Crane Venture PartnersLondon · $750K – $3M checks · since 2026CRV (Charles River Ventures)Bay Area · $250K – $5M checks · since 2026Harpoon VenturesSan Diego · $100K – $5M checks · since 2026Isomer CapitalLondon · since 2026Next47Palo AltoSonae IMPortoWellington ManagementBoston · $5M – $50M checks · since 2026Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021
Co-founders at Encord
US
Ulrik Stig HansenCo-Founder & President
Experience
- EncordCo-Foundercurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- DRW(Formerly Chopper Trading)Senior Quantitative Researcher2011 — 2019
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eric Landau?
- Eric Landau studied physics and electrical engineering at Stanford University and applied physics at Harvard University. He worked as a senior quantitative researcher at DRW before cofounding and leading Encord.
- Where does Eric Landau work?
- Eric Landau is Founder of Encord.
- What companies did Eric Landau found?
- Eric Landau founded Encord.
- Where did Eric Landau go to school?
- Eric Landau studied at Harvard University (Master of Science, Applied Physics); Stanford University (Master of Science, Electrical Engineering); Stanford University (Bachelor of Science, Physics).
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