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Gavin Bains
FounderFounder at Paper Instruments
San Francisco, California, United States
FoundedPaper Instruments · YC
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About
Gavin Bains is co-founder of Paper Instruments, which develops AI models and tools designed for knowledge work in professional services and white-collar environments.
Founder at Paper InstrumentsYC X25
Intro paths
Gavin went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Diana Hu, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Paper Instruments's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Gavin can intro founders to Paper Instruments's investors below.
Paper Instruments's investors · 7
Co-founders at Paper Instruments
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gavin Bains?
- Gavin Bains is co-founder of Paper Instruments, which develops AI models and tools designed for knowledge work in professional services and white-collar environments.
- Where does Gavin Bains work?
- Gavin Bains is Founder of Paper Instruments.
- What companies did Gavin Bains found?
- Gavin Bains founded Paper Instruments.
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