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Hannah McKenney

Founder

Founder at Starling

United States

FoundedStarling · YC

About

Hannah McKenney has worked in both clinical hospital and industry settings, developing expertise in human-centered design and usability of medical technologies. She focuses on problem definition, product development, and implementation of medical device and digital health solutions.

Founder at StarlingYC W22

Intro paths

YC

Hannah went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Hannah can intro founders to Starling's investors below.

Starling's investors · 9

ExpaWest Hollywood · $250K – $3M checks · since 2025Fidelity InvestmentsBoston · since 2026Magnify VenturesSanta Monica · $250K – $2M checks · since 2025Pear VCSan Francisco · $150K – $4M checks · since 2025Pixel Perfect VenturesWashington DC · since 2026Rethink ImpactWashington · $2M – $10M checks · since 2025Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M checks · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022Zeal Capital PartnersWashington · $250K – $2M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Starling

DHDrew Hendricks
Drew HendricksFounder

Experience

  1. Starling (YC W22)Chief Executive Officercurrent2023 — present
  2. Starling (YC W22)Co-Founder, VP of Product2022 — 2023
  3. Starling (YC W22)Co-Founder2018 — 2022
  4. MedtronicPre-Product R&D Engineer II, Surgical Innovations2022Boulder, Colorado, United States
  5. MD Anderson Cancer CenterSurgical Innovation Program Manager, Division of Surgery2019 — 2021Houston, Texas, United States
  6. Johnson & JohnsonR&D Engineer, Center for Device Innovation (CDI)2018 — 2019Houston, Texas Area
  7. Rice UniversityTeaching Assistant, Engineering Senior Capstone2018 — 2019Houston, Texas Area
  8. Boston ScientificProcess Development Engineer Intern2018Coyol, Costa Rica
  9. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBiomechanics and Rehabilitation Enigneering Researcher2016 — 2018
  10. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillTeaching Assistant, Material Science and Engineering2018
  11. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBiomedical Engineering Admissions Ambassador2016 — 2018
  12. The Helping Hand Project, Inc.Product Design Engineer2015 — 2018Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  13. Better Future FactoryIndustrial Design Intern2017Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Skills & more

French3Computer-Aided Design (CAD)4SolidWorks53D Printing5Research3Design Engineering3Laser Cutting33D Scanning3Soldering4Matlab3C++3Public Speaking2
+12 moreSocial MediaPowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficePitch DevelopmentLeadershipMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointTeamworkStrategic PlanningMentoringGraphic Design

Languages English · French · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hannah McKenney?
Hannah McKenney has worked in both clinical hospital and industry settings, developing expertise in human-centered design and usability of medical technologies. She focuses on problem definition, product development, and implementation of medical device and digital health solutions.
Where does Hannah McKenney work?
Hannah McKenney is Founder of Starling.
What companies did Hannah McKenney found?
Hannah McKenney founded Starling.
Where did Hannah McKenney go to school?
Hannah McKenney studied at Y Combinator (W22); The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering); Rice University (Masters of Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering).

Founder mafias

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Y Combinator mafia4,716

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Rice University mafia52

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill mafia31

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Johnson & Johnson mafia25

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Same school

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Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill208

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Also attended Rice University139

Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseAbigail JohnsonPartner, Chief Operating Officer at Sapphire VenturesEdi DanalacheSenior Associate at Scale Venture PartnersJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesPatrick OkoraforDirector of Finance at Mercury FundSharon KedarCo-Founder, Partner at Northpond Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Medtronic73

Paul SlosarInvestor at FortySix Venture CapitalJay W. SchmelterCo-founder of RiverVest Venture Partners, funding and founding life science companiesAshley ArchibequeExecutive Assistant at Two Bear CapitalDavid RodriguezInvestor at Draft Ventures LlcEvan PritchardSenior Managing Director & Co-Founder at JStar Capital InvestmentsAzin ParhizgarManaging Director, US at 415 Capital

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Also worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center16

Evan PunPortfolio Support at 8VCKevin CyrResearch Associate at Global BioAccess FundAleece HobsonVenture Partner at HX Venture FundAnil ShettyLife Science Committee Chair at Houston Angel NetworkDongxing ZhaFounder / EIR at 82VSSusan BrennanExecutive in Residence at EnerTech Capital

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Also worked at Johnson & Johnson151

Karthik ArdhanareeswaranInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)KobeFinance Director at Hummingbird VenturesMickelFinance & Risk Management at Hummingbird VenturesHal PazInvestor at Khosla VenturesNiall O'DonnellManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersBrad H. ValeFounding General Partner at Treo Ventures, Llc

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Also worked at Boston Scientific46

Ben CoughlanInvestor at Moonfire VenturesRobin BorgInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALTroy BurtonHead of Product at Red Cell IncubationRache SimmonsBreast Cancer Surgeon at FemHealth VenturesChris ShanahanPrincipal at DFJDavid ThompsonGeneral Partner at 415 Capital

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