About
Francois Chollet is a machine learning researcher and software engineer who created Keras, a widely-used deep learning framework, and previously led AI research at Google. He is the founder of Ndea.
Founder at NdeaYC W26
Intro paths
François went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Tyler Bosmeny, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Ndea's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, François can intro founders to Ndea's investors below.
Ndea's investors · 4
Co-founders at Ndea
Founder at NdeaYC W26
Intro paths
François went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Tyler Bosmeny, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Ndea's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, François can intro founders to Ndea's investors below.
Ndea's investors · 4
Co-founders at Ndea
Experience
Skills & more
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Genetic AlgorithmsResearchSoftware DevelopmentFrom François's professional profile.
Podcasts & interviews
featuring François CholletFrançois Chollet: The ARC Prize & How We Get to AGI
AI Startup School
Frequently asked questions
- Who is François Chollet?
- Francois Chollet is a machine learning researcher and software engineer who created Keras, a widely-used deep learning framework, and previously led AI research at Google. He is the founder of Ndea.
- Where does François Chollet work?
- François Chollet is Founder of Ndea.
- What companies did François Chollet found?
- François Chollet founded Ndea.
- What podcasts and interviews feature François Chollet?
- Tracked appearances include "François Chollet: The ARC Prize & How We Get to AGI".
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ndea1
Also worked at ARC Prize2
Also worked at Google1,715
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