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About
Leo Gierhake worked as a researcher at Jump Trading developing quantitative models for cryptocurrency trading, and studied electrical engineering at ETH Zurich. He previously founded a crypto investing platform and has background in professional poker.
Founder at LaurenceYC W26
Intro paths
Leo went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Harshita Arora, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Laurence's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Leo can intro founders to Laurence's investors below.
Laurence's investors · 15
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Leo Gierhake?
- Leo Gierhake worked as a researcher at Jump Trading developing quantitative models for cryptocurrency trading, and studied electrical engineering at ETH Zurich. He previously founded a crypto investing platform and has background in professional poker.
- Where does Leo Gierhake work?
- Leo Gierhake is Founder of Laurence.
- What companies did Leo Gierhake found?
- Leo Gierhake founded Laurence.
- What companies has Leo Gierhake invested in?
- Investments tracked here include EdotEnv, Seeing Systems, Touchmark.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
ETH Zürich mafia246
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
German Swiss International School | 德瑞國際學校 mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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