About
Jason Lin studied computer science with a focus on human-computer interaction at Stanford. He previously led development of a vaccination tracking platform.
Founder at SidenoteYC S23
Intro paths
YC
Jason went through Y Combinator (Summer 2023) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer β the partner who ran Sidenote's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Jason can intro founders to Sidenote's investors below.
Sidenote's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Sidenote
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Scott HickmannFounder
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Schwinn SaereesitthipitakFounder
Experience
- SanasMember of Technical Staff2025 β 2026
- MidaCo-Founder & CEO2023 β 2025
- AppleMachine Learning2024
- Y CombinatorS232023
- Sidenote (YC S23)Co-Founder & CEO2023
- Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL)Research, Vision and Learning Lab2021
- United States SenateLegislative Assistant, Sen. Dianne Feinstein2019
Skills & more
Debate2Public Speaking2Leadership3Sleep Deprivation1Project Management1Front-End Development2Video Production2Video Editing4Orchestra1Tableau1Pandas (Software)1React.js2
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SQLPython (Programming Language)C++PyTorchGPT-3From Jason's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jason Lin?
- Jason Lin studied computer science with a focus on human-computer interaction at Stanford. He previously led development of a vaccination tracking platform.
- Where does Jason Lin work?
- Jason Lin is Founder of Sidenote.
- What companies did Jason Lin found?
- Jason Lin founded Sidenote.
- Where did Jason Lin go to school?
- Jason Lin studied at Stanford University (BS + MS, Computer Science (AI + HCI)); The Harker School.
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The Harker School mafia26
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Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalAnn Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at Floodgate
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Shared employers
Also worked at Sanas9
Steve SchlenkerInvestor at DN CapitalClara AndreolettiInvestor at Eni NextSharath Keshava NarayanaGeneral Partner at Carya Venture PartnersMarty Massih SarimVenture Partner at Carya Venture PartnersRam GuptaAdvisor at Altos VenturesGanesh BellManaging Director at Insight Partners
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