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Michael Chen
InvestorFounderFounder at Yondu · CEO at Yondu · Founder at Arphie
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
FoundedArphieYondu · YC
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About
Michael Chen studied intelligent machines at MIT and conducted robotics research at MIT CSAIL, where he contributed to development of an open-source bipedal robot. He previously founded a food brand and has founded Yondu.
CEO at YonduYC W24
Intro paths
Michael went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Diana Hu, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Yondu's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Michael can intro founders to Yondu's investors below.
Yondu's investors · 3
Co-founders at Yondu
Founder at Arphie
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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Arphie's investors below.
Arphie's investors · 2
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Co-founders at Arphie
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Chen?
- Michael Chen studied intelligent machines at MIT and conducted robotics research at MIT CSAIL, where he contributed to development of an open-source bipedal robot. He previously founded a food brand and has founded Yondu.
- Where does Michael Chen work?
- Michael Chen is Founder of Arphie and at Michael Chen and CEO at Yondu.
- What companies did Michael Chen found?
- Michael Chen founded Arphie, Yondu.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology mafia1,487
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Prod mafia23
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Yondu mafia2
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