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Grant LaFontaine

Founder

CEO at Whatnot

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

FoundedWhatnot · YC

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About

Grant LaFontaine is the CEO and Co-Founder of Whatnot, a live shopping platform operating in the US and Europe. The company focuses on adapting the physical retail experience to an online format.

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YC

Grant went through Y Combinator (Winter 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Whatnot's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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Co-founders at Whatnot

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Grant LaFontaine?
Grant LaFontaine is the CEO and Co-Founder of Whatnot, a live shopping platform operating in the US and Europe. The company focuses on adapting the physical retail experience to an online format.
Where does Grant LaFontaine work?
Grant LaFontaine is CEO of Whatnot.
What companies did Grant LaFontaine found?
Grant LaFontaine founded Whatnot.

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