About
Luke Button founded Contrast (acquired) and Fernstone, an AI-powered retail insurance brokerage, and held growth leadership roles at Traba and Antimetal.
Co-Founder, CEO at HedgeYC X26
Intro paths
YC
Luke went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was David Lieb, General Partner at Y Combinator β the partner who ran Hedge's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Luke can intro founders to Hedge's investors below.
Hedge's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Hedge
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Luke RosaFounder
Experience
- HedgeCo-Founder, CEOcurrent2026 β presentSan Francisco, CA
- Fernstone (YC F25)Co-Founder, CEO2025
- TrabaDirector of Operations2024 β 2025
- TrabaGeneral Manager2024
- TrabaOperations Manager2024
- AntimetalHead of Growth2022 β 2023
- ContrastCo-Founder2021 β 2022
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Luke Button?
- Luke Button founded Contrast (acquired) and Fernstone, an AI-powered retail insurance brokerage, and held growth leadership roles at Traba and Antimetal.
- Where does Luke Button work?
- Luke Button is Co-Founder, CEO of Hedge.
- What companies did Luke Button found?
- Luke Button founded Hedge.
- Where did Luke Button go to school?
- Luke Button studied at St. John's University (Bachelor's degree, Philosophy).
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