About
Kaben Clauson founded TruePublic in 2016, a company focused on surveying public opinion among young Americans. He is now building Base, a technology-enabled social networking platform.
Kaben Clauson @kbclauson
One of the most underrated inventions: the container ship in 1956 by Malcom McLean. Dropped the cost of freight suddenly by 97%. AI is going to give us a few of these very soon.
Jan 27, 2026 · ♥ 5 · ⇄ 1
Kaben Clauson @kbclauson
Great piece on the massive problem we're going after with Base 🏁 https://t.co/LvCkkhWUZr
Feb 15, 2024 · ♥ 11
Kaben Clauson @kbclauson
Cybertruck will be a huge hit in Alaska. Source: HS friends from Anchorage.
Jan 18, 2024 · ♥ 8
Founder at PigeonYC W22
Intro paths
Kaben went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Kaben can intro founders to Pigeon's investors below.
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Co-founders at Pigeon
Experience
- BaseCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2023 — presentMiami, Florida, United States
- Stealth StartupFounder2022Miami, Florida, United States
- Pigeon LoansCo-Founder2022Miami, Florida, United States
- Nova ClubCo-Founder2021 — 2022Miami, Florida, United States
- TruePublicCo-Founder/CEO2017 — 2022Miami, Florida, United States
Education
- Y Combinator2022
- American UniversityBachelor’s Degree, Business Management
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Shared employers
Also worked at Base2
Also worked at Stealth Startup220
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