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999 people in our graph share verified history with James — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Joseph StolermanunlockedJames: together at University of Leeds (2008–2009)
×2James: together at UCL
×2James: together at University of Leeds
×7James: together at Y Combinator
About
James Hennessey holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Computer Graphics from University College London and has led computer vision work at Pupil. He previously worked at Adobe and Disney, and was an Entrepreneur First fellow.
Founder at HypermileYC S20
Intro paths
YC
James went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Co-founders at Hypermile
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Jakub LangrFounder
Experience
- MetaEngineering Managercurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- HypermileCo-founder and CEO/CTO (Acquired)2020 — 2024United Kingdom
- CrossTechLead Data Scientist2019 — 2020London Area, United Kingdom
- PupilHead of Computer Vision2018 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
- PupilResearch Engineer (Computer Vision)2018London Area, United Kingdom
- University College LondonPHD Graduate Student2013 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
- Disney ResearchLab Associate2017Greater Los Angeles Area
- AdobeResearcher2016San Francisco Bay Area
- AdobeResearcher2015Greater Seattle Area
- Entrepreneur FirstEF1 Cohort Member2012 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Computer Graphics3Computer Vision3Machine Learning5C++4OpenGLPython1Matlab1Computer Science11PHP21Software Engineering11JavaScript8Android5
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Hennessey?
- James Hennessey holds a PhD in Computer Vision and Computer Graphics from University College London and has led computer vision work at Pupil. He previously worked at Adobe and Disney, and was an Entrepreneur First fellow.
- Where does James Hennessey work?
- James Hennessey is Founder of Hypermile.
- What companies did James Hennessey found?
- James Hennessey founded Hypermile.
- Where did James Hennessey go to school?
- James Hennessey studied at Y Combinator (Summer 2020 Batch); UCL (Engineering Doctorate (equiv. PhD), Virtual Environments); UCL (MSc, Computer Science).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Garry TanPresident & CEOFounded Y Combinator +1Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianPartnerFounded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded Paradigm +1
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Entrepreneur First mafia885
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Reid HoffmanBoard MemberFounded LinkedIn +2Matthew WilsonFounder In ResidenceFounded Veratrak +2Rashid MansoorEntrepreneur, Inaugural CohortFounded HADEAN +2Eugene CheahEntrepreneur First 2017Founded Recursal AI, Inc. +2Steven RenwickCohort memberFounded Tilores +2Ruban KanapathippillaiEntrepreneur First 2024Founded Iterate AI +1
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UCL mafia250
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Demis HassabisPhDFounded Google Deepmind +2Nessan BerminghamDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Korro Bio +2Kes ThygesenBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Rolepoint +2Mark TrefgarneBAFounded Liverail +2Steven RenwickPhDFounded Tilores +2Rand HindiBscFounded Zama +1
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University of Leeds mafia50
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Iain DukesMScFounded Viriom +1Jack AngelaBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Meanderx +1John FordBSc (1st Class)Founded Metrion Biosciences +1Richard GodwinMBAFounded AlumaPowerSir Steve JacksonBSc HonsFounded Mission TherapeuticsTony KouzaridesFounded Storm Therapeutics
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Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
Ryan SheaCo-founder of Blockstack (Stacks)Suhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesAkshat GoenkaInvestor at Moonfire VenturesJon XuGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorChris GoldaGeneral Partner at Y Combinator
+ 1,994 more
Also attended UCL706
Demis HassabisCo-founder & CEO of Google DeepMindAndré DuboisInvestor at Index VenturesFrédérique DameInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Jonas VetterleInvestor at Moonfire VenturesMarie FerriInvestor at DaphniElena PantaziPartner & Head of Platform at Northzone
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Also attended University of Leeds230
Joseph StolermanInvestor at Index VenturesLaura CliffordTalent Director at NorthzoneJason MorrisVice President, Investor Relations at Sapphire VenturesIan MilbournGeneral Partner & COO at Notion CapitalJohn MesrieOperating Partner at Inreach VenturesPhil TomkinsonFinance & Portfolio Associate at Giant Ventures Global Llp
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Shared employers
Also worked at Meta461
Nat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGDaniel GrossMeta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDG and Safe SuperintelligenceDrew HoustonCo-founder & CEO of DropboxGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesMike ArpaiaComputer scientist working on machine learning and data infrastructure
+ 455 more
Also worked at Disney Research10
Maurin DaiInvestment Manager, Physical AI & Robotics at Emerald Technology Ventures AgNicolas MuntwylerFounder at nunu.aiLukas PeterssonFounder at Andon LabsUtku PehlivanCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at HoustonbionicsGaurav BharajCo-founder at Reality DefenderAustin LawrenceExecutive Officer, Director at RoBotany
+ 4 more
Also worked at Adobe260
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationLouise TomlinsonInvestor at Reinventure GroupAditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire VenturesJeff VeenDesigner and investor in London, United KingdomErika NashInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalMichael MignanoGeneral Partner at Union Square Ventures (USV)
+ 254 more
Also worked at Entrepreneur First740
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockToby CoppelCo-founder and Partner at Mosaic VenturesBenedict EvansWrites a weekly technology newsletter read by close to 200,000 peoplePeterDeep Tech Investment Lead at Hummingbird VenturesAniTalent Team at Hummingbird VenturesIsabel FoxHead of Investor Relations at Hoxton Ventures
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