About
Matin Tamizi previously built and sold two fintech companies with backing from investors including a16z and Stripe, and developed an open-source Garmin library used by Stanford Health.
Founder at ImperfectYC X26
Intro paths
Matin went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator — the partner who ran Imperfect's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Matin can intro founders to Imperfect's investors below.
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Experience
- ImperfectFounder/CEOcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- CuencaCofounder / CEO2018 — 2024Ciudad de México, México
- BalancedCo-founder / CEO2010 — 2016San Francisco, CA
- Milo.comEngineer2009 — 2010Palo Alto, CA
- JDSUProduct Manager2007 — 2008Plaisir, France
- JDSUProduct Manager2005 — 2007Germantown, MD
Skills & more
From Matin's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matin Tamizi?
- Matin Tamizi previously built and sold two fintech companies with backing from investors including a16z and Stripe, and developed an open-source Garmin library used by Stanford Health.
- Where does Matin Tamizi work?
- Matin Tamizi is Founder of Imperfect.
- What companies did Matin Tamizi found?
- Matin Tamizi founded Imperfect.
- Where did Matin Tamizi go to school?
- Matin Tamizi studied at University of Maryland (BS, Computer Engineering); Y Combinator.
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