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Michael Lemm

Founder

Founder at Andco Β· Founder at Layup

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedAndco Β· YCLayup Β· YC

About

Michael Lemm is a co-founder and COO who previously led operations at Layup, a Y Combinator-backed company, and currently holds the same operational role at Andco, also a Y Combinator graduate.

Founder at AndcoYC X26

Intro paths

YC

Michael went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was David Lieb, General Partner at Y Combinator β€” the partner who ran Andco's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β†—

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In turn, Michael can intro founders to Andco's investors below.

Co-founders at Andco

RXRyan Xue
Ryan XueFounder, CEO
DLDavid Lee
David LeeFounder

Founder at LayupYC W23

Intro paths

YC

Michael went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) β€” any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

β†’

In turn, Michael can intro founders to Layup's investors below.

Co-founders at Layup

RXRyan Xue
Ryan XueFounder, CEO
BJBadal Jain
Badal JainFounder
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Experience

  1. AndcoCo-Foundercurrent2026 β€” present
  2. Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire CompanyVolunteer Firefightercurrent2022 β€” present
  3. LayupCo-Founder & COO2023 β€” 2025
  4. Kirkland & EllisAssociate2019 β€” 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
  5. Harvard Law SchoolJD Candidate2016 β€” 2019Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  6. J.P. MorganInvestment Banking Analyst2014 β€” 2015Greater New York City Area

Skills & more

Public Policy8Economics7Financial Modeling8Statistics3Valuation5Policy Analysis6Legal Research4Data Mining4SPSS4Microsoft Excel5

From Michael's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Lemm?
Michael Lemm is a co-founder and COO who previously led operations at Layup, a Y Combinator-backed company, and currently holds the same operational role at Andco, also a Y Combinator graduate.
Where does Michael Lemm work?
Michael Lemm is Founder of Andco and Founder at Layup.
What companies did Michael Lemm found?
Michael Lemm founded Andco, Layup.
Where did Michael Lemm go to school?
Michael Lemm studied at Harvard Law School (Juris Doctor (J.D.)); Cornell University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Policy Analysis and Management); Y Combinator (W23).

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Harvard Law School mafia33

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