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118 people in our graph share verified history with Jon — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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About
Jon Milles is the founder of Zaplar. He studied computer science at Lund Technical University (LTH) before leaving the MSc program, worked as a security software engineer at a Nordic cybersecurity company, and was part of an LTH Formula Student team that developed autonomous driving.
Founder at ZaplarYC S26
Intro paths
YC
Jon went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Zaplar's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Jon can intro founders to Zaplar's investors below.
Zaplar's investors · 2
Co-founders at Zaplar
Experience
- ZaplarFounder YC(S26)current2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Evira | Helping clinics empower children towards healthier livesSoftware Engineer2025Stockholm County, Sweden
- Lund Formula StudentSoftware Engineer2024 — 2025Lund, Skåne County, Sweden
- TruesecDevOps Engineer2024Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- TruesecSecurity Software Engineer2022 — 2023Stockholm County, Sweden
- TruesecSecurity Operations Center Analyst2021 — 2022Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Skills & more
C++5Java3Docker1Git2Linux3C (Programming Language)2Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Reverse Engineering2IT Consulting2Software Development1Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)1Java Virtual Machine (JVM)1
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CybersecurityKubernetesElectronicsInternet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)Windows InternalsSecurity Operations CenterNetwork SecurityLanguages English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jon Milles?
- Jon Milles is the founder of Zaplar. He studied computer science at Lund Technical University (LTH) before leaving the MSc program, worked as a security software engineer at a Nordic cybersecurity company, and was part of an LTH Formula Student team that developed autonomous driving.
- Where does Jon Milles work?
- Jon Milles is Founder of Zaplar.
- What companies did Jon Milles found?
- Jon Milles founded Zaplar.
- Where did Jon Milles go to school?
- Jon Milles studied at Y Combinator (S26); The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University (Master of Science - MS, Computer Science); Lund University School of Economics and Management (Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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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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The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University mafia35
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sebastian WallinM.Sc.Founded Castle Intelligence +1Stefan SvedbergMaster's DegreeFounded Alixlabs +1Rasmus AreskougMaster of Science (MSc)Founded ParaglideMagnus KennebyM.ScFounded BioLaminaJan ErikPhDFounded Mapillary Marketplace, SAASTaylor FairbankStudy AbroadFounded ReSchedule Med
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Lund University School of Economics and Management mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Julien CatonnetÉconomie de développement et développement internationalFounded KlaimeeAxel Andersson LingbertBachelor of Business Administration - BBAFounded ZaplarMartin JakobssonBusiness AdministrationFounded RosalynMart VosExchange ProgramFounded ekoWilliam BerghBachelor of Science in Business and EconomicsFounded Cling SystemsJenny PodewilsEconomicsFounded Leapsome
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
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Also attended The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University75
Rasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalAlexander Fred-OjalaInvestor at EQT VenturesMadelene LarssonPartner at Giant Ventures Global LlpAnna HauptInvestor at IndustrifondenPer AnellInvestor at IndustrifondenLeo AllgoewerImpact Investor at AENU
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Also attended Lund University School of Economics and Management50
Alexander Fred-OjalaInvestor at EQT VenturesVilton BastiampillaiAssociate – Equity Capital Markets at ScietyJohan ÅkessonInvestment Associate at NordicNinjaClara NorgrenInvestor at IndustrifondenManfred von RichthofenInvestor at Almi InvestLoh Jia YiManager at SGInnovate
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