Where does Gwanygha’a Gana work?

Gwanygha’a Gana is Co-Founder of Rima AI (formerly Garage).

What companies did Gwanygha’a Gana found?

Gwanygha’a Gana founded Rima AI (formerly Garage).

Where did Gwanygha’a Gana go to school?

Gwanygha’a Gana studied at Harvard Business School; Management Leadership for Tomorrow; Georgia Institute of Technology (MS, Data Analytics).

Gwanygha’a Gana

Founder

Co-Founder at Rima AI (formerly Garage)

Austin, Texas, United States

FoundedRima AI (formerly Garage) · YC

About

Gana is a former founder with experience building and investing in companies across the US and Africa. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and data science from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Co-Founder at Rima AI (formerly Garage)YC S22

Intro paths

Gwanygha’a went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Gwanygha’a can intro founders to Rima AI (formerly Garage)'s investors below.

Rima AI (formerly Garage)'s investors · 2

DFS LabParis · $50K – $1M checks Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Rima AI (formerly Garage)

Cedric FoudjetFounder

Experience

Rima AI (YC S22)Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — presentUnited States
Garage MobilityCo-Founder & CEO2022 — 2025
Bain & CompanySummer Associate2021Austin, Texas, United States
Draper AssociatesScout2021
CRE Venture CapitalAssociate2020 — 2021
Dorm Room FundBlueprint Investor Track2020
BoeingProduct Manager, Program Data Office2020Greater Seattle Area
BoeingProduct Owner, Program Data Office2019 — 2020Seattle, Washington, États-Unis
BoeingDesign Engineer, Aviation Internet of Things2018 — 2019Seattle, Washington, États-Unis
BoeingDesign Engineer, In-Flight Entertainment2015 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
KebuthreadsCo-Founder2017 — 2020USA
LunrCo-Founder2014 — 2015Greater Atlanta Area
BoeingInformation Security Analyst - Intern2014Bellevue WA
BoeingData conversion Analyst - Intern2013Seattle WA
University of WashingtonResearch Assistant - Engineering Intern2012Seattle WA

Skills & more

Data Analysis13Electrical Engineering3Engineering1Customer Service2Agile MethodologiesData AnalyticsSystems EngineeringTeamwork9Leadership4Team Leadership2Analysis2General management2

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FrenchMatlabMicrosoft OfficePowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCJavaSAPC++Entrepreneuriat

Languages French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gwanygha’a Gana?: Gana is a former founder with experience building and investing in companies across the US and Africa. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and data science from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Where does Gwanygha’a Gana work?: Gwanygha’a Gana is Co-Founder of Rima AI (formerly Garage).
What companies did Gwanygha’a Gana found?: Gwanygha’a Gana founded Rima AI (formerly Garage).
Where did Gwanygha’a Gana go to school?: Gwanygha’a Gana studied at Harvard Business School; Management Leadership for Tomorrow; Georgia Institute of Technology (MS, Data Analytics).

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Georgia Institute of Technology mafia180

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CRE Venture Capital mafia3

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Shared employers

Also worked at Bain & Company988

Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future Ventures Laela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalG Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew Capital Zach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of Mischief William HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of Column Julie YangVice President at Investcorp

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Also worked at Draper Associates17

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Matan RoetAssociate at Redpoint Ventures Isabelle PhelpsPartner at Lerer Hippeau Jason BrookePrincipal at Sapphire Ventures Aditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire Ventures Lauren ReederSeed/early-stage investor at Sequoia Capital MarcInvestment Team at Hummingbird Ventures

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