Nathaniel Masfen-Yan
FounderFounder at Notebook Labs
Stanford, California, United States
FoundedNotebook Labs Β· YC
About
Nathaniel completed graduate-level cryptography coursework at Stanford and has a background in mathematics and theoretical computer science, including competition experience in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
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In order for U.S. companies to continue funding mega-projects like Stargate, rates will need to remain low. We'll see more inflation, and inequality as the value of 'real assets' skyrocket w.r.t. cash.
Jan 24, 2025 Β· β₯ 2
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An overlooked way in which AI will contribute to an increase in inequality is the pressure for governments to develop AI faster than their rivals to ensure national security.
Jan 24, 2025 Β· β₯ 2
nat @natrhmy
crypto has become a reputable way to monetize political power. this benefit should be distributed to the whole, not for the individual. the social code for what qualifies as corruption needs to evolve.
Jan 23, 2025 Β· β₯ 2
Founder at Notebook LabsYC S22
Intro paths
Nathaniel went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Harj Taggar, General Partner at Y Combinator β the partner who ran Notebook Labs's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
In turn, Nathaniel can intro founders to Notebook Labs's investors below.
Notebook Labs's investors Β· 6
Co-founders at Notebook Labs
Experience
- Jane StreetQuantitative Tradercurrent2025 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Notebook LabsCo-Founder2022 β 2024Palo Alto, California, United States
- The Warehouse GroupData Scientist2021Auckland, New Zealand
- International Mathematical OlympiadLecturer2020 β 2021Auckland, New Zealand
Education
- Stanford UniversityBS, Mathematics2021 β 2025
- Y Combinator2022
- King's College, AucklandA Levels2016 β 2020
Same school
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