About
George Parks studied computer science at Georgia Tech and worked as a software engineering consultant before serving as a tech policy analyst at the U.S. Department of State, where he advised on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and virtual/extended reality developments. He is now CEO of Archon.
Founder and CEO at ArchonYC W25
Intro paths
YC
George went through Y Combinator (Winter 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 Archon's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, George can intro founders to Archon's investors below.
Archon's investors · 7
Gaorong CapitalBeijing · since 2026Gaorong VenturesGeorge Town, Grand Cayman · $2.8M – $120M checks · since 2026Gobi PartnersHong Kong · $709K – $37M checks · since 2026IDG CapitalHong Kong · $3M – $200M checks · since 2026Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checksY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025ZhenFundBeijing · $425K – $28M checks · since 2026
Experience
- Archon Technologies (YC W25)Founder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- U.S. Department of StateTechnology Policy2024Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Paragon Policy FellowshipDirector of Technology and Development2023 — 2024Atlanta, GA
- UpworkFull-stack Developer2021 — 2023
- Georgia Tech Research InstituteSoftware Engineer Intern2022Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Skills & more
Data Analytics1Government Relations1Project ManagementPolicy AnalysisSoftware Development2Business Process Automation1Server Administration1Front-End Development2System ArchitectureWeb Design1Web DevelopmentiOS Development1
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Mobile Application DevelopmentAI ImplementationEmbedded SystemsMongoDBLinuxJavaScriptNode.jsSwift (Programming Language)React.jsPHP- AIP Bootcamp Participant — Palantir Technologies
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is George Parks?
- George Parks studied computer science at Georgia Tech and worked as a software engineering consultant before serving as a tech policy analyst at the U.S. Department of State, where he advised on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and virtual/extended reality developments. He is now CEO of Archon.
- Where does George Parks work?
- George Parks is Founder and CEO of Archon.
- What companies did George Parks found?
- George Parks founded Archon.
- Where did George Parks go to school?
- George Parks studied at Georgia Institute of Technology (Bachelor's degree, Computer Science); Woodward Academy.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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Georgia Institute of Technology mafia180
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Woodward Academy mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology346
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesTom DyalCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesWouter Van de PutteInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWill McGinnisEntrepreneur and data science executive working at the intersection of AI/ML, technology, and business strategyJaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalJames WangGeneral Partner at Creative Ventures
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Also attended Woodward Academy6
Shared employers
Also worked at Archon Technologies (YC W25)1
Also worked at U.S. Department of State130
Ken HoweryCo-founder of PayPal and Founders FundBijan SabetPersonal journalTed ChaiAssociate at Scale Venture PartnersDeena ShakirPartner at Lux CapitalLaurence PevsnerPartner, Research at Lux CapitalKristina VulganCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Ferocity Capital
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Also worked at Upwork19
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