Marc Papazian
InvestorFounderScout at Felicis Ventures · Co-Founder at Propolis
New York, New York, United States
FoundedPropolis · YC
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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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Propolis's investors · 2
Co-founders at Propolis
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Matt WhiteCo-Founder
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Fabien Claude GaricExecutive Officer
Experience
- DatadogStaff Product Manager - AIcurrent2026 — present
- Propolis (Acquired by DataDog)CEO / Co-Foundercurrent2025 — present
- FelicisScoutcurrent2025 — present
- Moukh WinesFoundercurrent2017 — present
- Council on Foreign RelationsMember, CFR Young Professionalscurrent2024 — present
- Truman National Security ProjectNational Security Fellowcurrent2023 — present
- Various AI StartupsDirector of Product2023 — 2025New York, United States
- Palantir TechnologiesDeployment Strategist - Lead2019 — 2023New York, United States
- US CongressFellow with Rep. Schiff and Senate Foreign Relations Committee2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- A3VenturesProduct Manager2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- MIT Media LabIntern2012Cambridge MA
Skills & more
Leadership2Analytical Skills2Strategy2
From Marc's professional profile.
Colleagues at Felicis Ventures
Alex Stamos
Investor at Felicis Ventures
Alexis Abrams
Partner, General Counsel 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
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).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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Felicis Ventures mafia5
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Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
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Also attended Harvard University2,000
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Shared employers
Also worked at Datadog84
Olivier PomelCo-founder & CEO of DatadogAlexis Le-QuocCo-founder & CTO of DatadogKira BusmanInvestor at Index VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesKonstantine BuhlerInvestor at Sequoia CapitalDan FougereInvestor at Index Ventures
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Also worked at Propolis (Acquired by DataDog)1
Also worked at Council on Foreign Relations104
Jeff WeinsteinPartner at FJ LabsErez KalirVenture Partner at FJ LabsJosh WolfePartner and Co-Founder at Lux CapitalPam TholenHead of Investor Relations at ParadigmElsabet JonesAssociate at Buckhill CapitalJoel StennettBusiness Development & Public Policy Advisor at AI Capital
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Also worked at Palantir Technologies291
Garry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorJoe LonsdaleFounder & Managing Partner of 8VC; co-founder of Palantir and AddeparTrae StephensPartner at Founders Fund and co-founder of AndurilTarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiViviana FagaGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index Ventures
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