About
Max von Hippel holds a PhD in Computer Science from Northeastern University with focus on security and interactive theorem proving, and a BS in Pure Mathematics from the University of Arizona. He is developing Benchify to address software assurance.
Founder at BenchifyYC S24
Intro paths
YC
Max went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Benchify's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Max can intro founders to Benchify's investors below.
Benchify's investors · 2
Co-founders at Benchify
JC
Juan CastañoFounder
Experience
- Anduril IndustriesStaff Scientistcurrent2026 — presentCosta Mesa, CA
- World Technology GamesAdvisory Committee Membercurrent2023 — present
- Benchify (S24)Co-Founder and CTO2024 — 2026Boston, MA
- Vigilant Aerospace Systems, Inc.Software Engineer2019 — 2024Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
- Galois, Inc.Intern2023Portland, Oregon, United States
- United States Department of DefenseIntern2019
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIntern2018Edwards, California, United States
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationIntern2017 — 2018Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Northern Arizona UniversityIntern2017Flagstaff, Arizona, United States
- Kathmandu Living LabsIntern2016Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal
Skills & more
Formal Methods
From Max's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Max von Hippel?
- Max von Hippel holds a PhD in Computer Science from Northeastern University with focus on security and interactive theorem proving, and a BS in Pure Mathematics from the University of Arizona. He is developing Benchify to address software assurance.
- Where does Max von Hippel work?
- Max von Hippel is Founder of Benchify.
- What companies did Max von Hippel found?
- Max von Hippel founded Benchify.
- Where did Max von Hippel go to school?
- Max von Hippel studied at Northeastern University (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science); University of Arizona (Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics); Dartmouth College (Mathematics).
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Also worked at Anduril Industries35
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