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Marc Papazian

InvestorFounder

Scout at Felicis Ventures · Co-Founder at Propolis

New York, New York, United States

FoundedPropolis · YC

About

Marc Papazian previously worked as a lead at Palantir. He has background experience in wine production, beekeeping, and foreign policy.

Co-Founder at PropolisYC X25

Intro paths

YC

Marc went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Propolis's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Marc can intro founders to Propolis's investors below.

Propolis's investors · 2

Olive Tree CapitalBoston · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Propolis

MWMatt White
Matt WhiteCo-Founder
FC
Fabien Claude GaricExecutive Officer

Experience

  1. DatadogStaff Product Manager - AIcurrent2026 — present
  2. Propolis (Acquired by DataDog)CEO / Co-Foundercurrent2025 — present
  3. FelicisScoutcurrent2025 — present
  4. Moukh WinesFoundercurrent2017 — present
  5. Council on Foreign RelationsMember, CFR Young Professionalscurrent2024 — present
  6. Truman National Security ProjectNational Security Fellowcurrent2023 — present
  7. Various AI StartupsDirector of Product2023 — 2025New York, United States
  8. Palantir TechnologiesDeployment Strategist - Lead2019 — 2023New York, United States
  9. US CongressFellow with Rep. Schiff and Senate Foreign Relations Committee2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  10. A3VenturesProduct Manager2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
  11. MIT Media LabIntern2012Cambridge MA

Skills & more

Leadership2Analytical Skills2Strategy2

From Marc's professional profile.

Colleagues at Felicis Ventures

Alex Stamos
Investor at Felicis Ventures
Angela Dunning
Finance Manager at Felicis Ventures
Angelina Shamilov
Partner Operations Manager at Felicis Ventures
Astasia Myers
General Partner at Felicis Ventures
Aydin Senkut
Founder & Managing Partner at Felicis
Beth Steinberg
Investor at Felicis Ventures
Cody Goodermote
Head of IT & Security at Felicis Ventures
Cristóbal Valenzuela
Co-founder & CEO at Felicis Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc Papazian?
Marc Papazian previously worked as a lead at Palantir. He has background experience in wine production, beekeeping, and foreign policy.
Where does Marc Papazian work?
Marc Papazian is Co-Founder of Propolis and Scout at Felicis Ventures.
What companies did Marc Papazian found?
Marc Papazian founded Propolis.
Where did Marc Papazian go to school?
Marc Papazian studied at Y Combinator (X25); Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics and East Asian Studies).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Propolis (Acquired by DataDog)2

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