About
Matthew Pallan is the founder of Erinys (YC S26). He previously led greenfield engineering efforts across multiple organizations, built low-latency (sub-290ns) trading systems for high-frequency trading firms, and worked in cybersecurity covering exploitation and security systems; he studied Computer Science and Real Estate at the University of Maryland.
Founder at ErinysYC S26
Intro paths
YC
Matthew went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Diana Hu, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Erinys's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Matthew can intro founders to Erinys's investors below.
Erinys's investors · 1
Co-founders at Erinys
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Jason GuoFounder
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Sasha ZyuzinFounder
Experience
- DeepReach AICo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- AvenMachine Learning & Growth2022 — 2024Campbell, California, United States
- MetaResearch Scientist2019 — 2022Menlo Park, California
- FacebookResearch Intern2019Cambridge, Massachusetts
- USC Viterbi School of EngineeringResearch Assistant2014 — 2019
- Microsoft Research AsiaResearch Intern2013Beijing City, China
Skills & more
Python24Linux21Data Analysis13Android Development10Algorithms8Research5iOS development3Graphic Design3Project Management3Machine Learning4Programming4Social Networking4
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JavaMatlabCLaTeXJavaScriptVerilogHTMLObjective-CAJAXVHDLAdobe Creative SuiteLanguages Chinese · English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Matthew Pallan?
- Matthew Pallan is the founder of Erinys (YC S26). He previously led greenfield engineering efforts across multiple organizations, built low-latency (sub-290ns) trading systems for high-frequency trading firms, and worked in cybersecurity covering exploitation and security systems; he studied Computer Science and Real Estate at the University of Maryland.
- Where does Matthew Pallan work?
- Matthew Pallan is Founder of Erinys.
- What companies did Matthew Pallan found?
- Matthew Pallan founded Erinys.
- Where did Matthew Pallan go to school?
- Matthew Pallan studied at University of Southern California (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science); Peking University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering); UCLA (Exchange Student, Computer Science).
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