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Max Lytvyn

Unicorn founder

Founder at Grammarly

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

FoundedGrammarly$13B

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133 people in our graph share verified history with Max — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Hemant TanejaunlockedMax: together at Grammarly (2017–2026)
×3Max: together at Grammarly
Max: together at Vanderbilt University
×3Max: together at Blackboard

Founder at Grammarly

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Grammarly's investors · 11

Archer Capital GroupLos AngelesArcher Venture CapitalLos AngelesBreyer CapitalAustin · $500K – $10M checksDria VenturesNew YorkGeneral CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2026HomebrewBurlingame · $100K – $500K checksIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)San Francisco · $15M – $75M checksRenegade PartnersSan Francisco · $2M – $10M checksSignalFireSan Francisco · $250K – $15M checksSozo VenturesRedwood CitySpark CapitalSan Francisco · $500K – $25M checks

Co-founders at Grammarly

ASAlex Shevchenko
Alex ShevchenkoFounder
DLDmytro Lider
Dmytro LiderFounder

Experience

  1. SuperhumanCo-founder, Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  2. GrammarlyCo-founder, Board Membercurrent2009 — presentSan Francisco
  3. FarmTogetherAdvisor, Investorcurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. UniwebBoard Member2010 — 2014
  5. Sciworth LabsPartner, Board Member2008 — 2013
  6. Sciworth Inc.General Manager2004 — 2013
  7. Blackboard Inc.Director, Product Strategy, NAHE2007 — 2009

Skills & more

Strategic Planning6Strategy Development1Strategy23Management8Mergers6Product Strategy6Start-ups55Product Development9Product Marketing20Entrepreneur1Marketing Management2Marketing Strategy5
+12 moreVenture CapitalBusiness StrategyNew Business DevelopmentMarket ResearchStrategic PartnershipsProduct ManagementInternational BusinessEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentSales ProcessMarketingGo-to-market Strategy

Languages English · Ukrainian

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Lytvyn?
Founder at Grammarly
Where does Max Lytvyn work?
Max Lytvyn is Founder of Grammarly.
What companies did Max Lytvyn found?
Max Lytvyn founded Grammarly.
Where did Max Lytvyn go to school?
Max Lytvyn studied at Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management (MBA, Marketing); Vanderbilt University (MBA, Marketing); International Christian University - Kiev (BBA, MIS).

Founder mafias

Vanderbilt University mafia98

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Charles D. KingBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded MaC Venture Capital +1Adam JacksonBSFounded Doctor on Demand +1Andy RinkBEFounded Playgroundpediatrics +1Christopher BulowB.A.Founded Viosera +1Pauline RotetaBachelor of Engineering (BE)Founded Pasito +1Curtis NorthcuttBachelor of ScienceFounded ChipBrain +1

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Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management mafia13

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Nat RobinsonMBAFounded Juhudi Kilimo +2Cotter CunninghamMBAFounded ExpertVoiceSteven MasonExecutive Healthcare Management CertificateFounded Onfocus HealthcareTao FuMBAFounded Attovia TherapeuticsEric NollMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded FusioniqGeoffrey LucksMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Founded VenoStent

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Grammarly mafia8

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Hemant TanejaBoard MemberFounded Hippocratic AIShishir MehrotraCEOFounded Coda +1Justin SetzerGrowth LeadFounded Demand CurveBrad BrennerBusiness Strategy Project Manager | Berkeley Business SocietyFounded Joon HealthAron SolbergProduct LeadFounded RisottoSri Raghu MalireddiMachine Learning EngineerFounded Moss

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Blackboard mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Michael ChasenCo-founderFounded Classedu +2Daniel Caneco-FounderFounded Modmed +1Ryan O'NeilPerformance EngineerFounded NextmvMarten NelsonDevelopment ManagerFounded M10Robert MortonSr. Director, Marketing ProgramsFounded Mealogic

Superhuman mafia6

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Shishir MehrotraCEOFounded Coda +1Rahul VohraHead of Superhuman MailFounded RapportiveSophia AmorusoInvestorFounded Nasty GalEdward TianHead of SAGE (Students. Authenticity. GPTZero. Education.)Founded GPTZero ↗︎Alex ShevchenkoBuilding SuperhumanFounded Grammarly

Same school

Also attended Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management66

Chad HookerPartner at Fulcrum Equity PartnersBryan HuntInvestor at Relevance VenturesIlya TokhnerPartner - Strategic Partnerships at Ghaf Capital PartnersJake PearsonSenior Associate at Endeavour CapitalColleen FlynnDirector, Marketing at FINTOP CapitalJoe MaxwellManaging Partner at FINTOP Capital

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Also attended Vanderbilt University351

Jacob JofeInvestor at Index VenturesRoss Perot Jr.Chairman of The Perot Group at Perot JainDavid JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaTom DriscollPrincipal at Differential VenturesSabina SmithPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersPayton DobbsOperating Partner at Hoxton Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Superhuman6

Upal BasuPartner at NGP CapitalRahul VohraInvestor at Todd and Rahul’s Angel FundSophia AmorusoGeneral Partner at Trust FundShishir MehrotraAngel investorEdward TianCofounder at GPTZero ↗︎Alex ShevchenkoFounder at Grammarly

Also worked at Grammarly18

Hemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystTrevor OelschigInvestment Team at General CatalystDaniel BreyerInvestor and founder in San FranciscoJules MaltzInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Dana Schafer-SmithTechnical Talent at KPCBAlbert ChengCo-Lead at Socially Financed

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Also worked at Blackboard Inc.12

Dean NewtonInvestor at Relevance VenturesTom KalinskeInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersMaia HeymannFounder & General Partner at ConvergeDavid LeePartner - Asia-Pacific, Middle East, & Africa at VU Venture PartnersBob GradyAdvisor at Blockchain CapitalHilliary TurnipseedHead of Platform at Kapor Capital

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