Fundraising Fox

Everett Lee

Founder

Founder at Monarcha

San Francisco Bay Area

FoundedMonarcha · YC

About

Everett Lee studied computer science at Cornell University and led machine learning engineering at Cornell Data Science. He previously worked as an AI engineer on computer vision at WEX and as a data scientist at Avalara before co-founding Monarcha.

Founder at MonarchaYC S25

Intro paths

YC

Everett went through Y Combinator (Summer 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Monarcha's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

→

In turn, Everett can intro founders to Monarcha's investors below.

Monarcha's investors · 3

468 CapitalBerlinTranspose Platform ManagementHoustonY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Monarcha

JSJames Spokes
James SpokesFounder

Experience

  1. MonarchaCo-Founder & CTOcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Cornell Data ScienceMachine Learning Engineering Team Lead2024 — 2025Ithaca, New York, United States
  3. Cornell Data ScienceMachine Learning Engineer2023 — 2024Ithaca, New York, United States
  4. Cornell Data ScienceEducation Team Member2022Ithaca, New York, United States
  5. WEXAI Engineer2024
  6. WEXAI Engineer2023
  7. AvalaraData Scientist2022Seattle, Washington, United States

Skills & more

Python (Programming Language)1Java

Languages English · German

From Everett's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Everett Lee?
Everett Lee studied computer science at Cornell University and led machine learning engineering at Cornell Data Science. He previously worked as an AI engineer on computer vision at WEX and as a data scientist at Avalara before co-founding Monarcha.
Where does Everett Lee work?
Everett Lee is Founder of Monarcha.
What companies did Everett Lee found?
Everett Lee founded Monarcha.
Where did Everett Lee go to school?
Everett Lee studied at Cornell University (Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science); Y Combinator (S25).

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia8,773

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianYC Summer 2005Founded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded Pursuit +1

+ 8,766 more

Y Combinator mafia4,716

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ryan SheaEntrepreneurshipFounded StacksTarek MansourFounded KalshiSuhail DoshiEating beans & riceFounded Playground +1Subomi OluwalanaW22Founded ConvoyDarius "Bubs" MonsefS19Founded Sightbox +3Matthew ScholzFounded Oisin Biotechnologies +3

+ 4,709 more

Cornell University mafia218

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

John ZimmerBSFounded Lyft +1Ian JanickiBachelors of ArchitectureFounded Outfit +2Ryan XueBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Andco +2Don MuirDyson School of BusinessFounded Arc +2Uri LopatinBAFounded Pardes Biosciences +1David SteinbergBAFounded Restorbio +1

+ 211 more

Avalara mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Todd HooperAdvisorFounded Zipline GamesJason TahirEngineering @ Avalara TrustFileFounded SupioKatherine SearsLifecycle Marketing DirectorFounded Booktrope

WEX mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Vladimir KorshinInvestorFounded PathPilot +1David KleinFounder and Managing Director, WEX Venture CapitalFounded Parade

Same school

Also attended Cornell University748

Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder Collective

+ 742 more

Also attended Y Combinator2,000

Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital

+ 1,994 more

Also attended Wilton High School6

Pete SchorkCo-Founder at Lorimer VenturesTyler ZengoInvestor at Founders Circle CapitalCraig JaquesGeneral Partner and COO at Veteran Ventures CapitalRob AdamsManaging Partner at Alumni VenturesBill RyanChief Financial Officer at Luma GroupHarrison TelyanFounder at Flowglad

Shared employers

Also worked at Monarcha1

James SpokesFounder at Monarcha

Also worked at Cornell Data Science1

Adam SkrockiFounder at RadMate AI

Also worked at WEX8

Kathryn MooreSenior Associate at LiveOak VenturesAlfonso CarrilloOperating Partner at Stage 1 VenturesContessa HoskinBoard Member at North Texas Angel NetworkLee CarterPartner at Equal Opportunity VenturesMarcio AlgrantiInvestor at GvangelsSusan SobbottPartner at Lead Edge Capital

+ 2 more

Also worked at Avalara13

David EichlerPartner, Head of Portfolio Optimization at TCVTim McAdamGeneral Partner, Senior Advisor at TCVBrian SharplesCo-founder and CEO of HomeAway at Next Coast VenturesScott FeldmanInvestor at Susquehanna Growth EquityTodd HooperPartner, AI, ML & Software at Acequia Capital (AceCap)Ned GilhulyCo-Founder & Partner at Sageview Capital

+ 7 more