About
Peter Saxton has built web applications, APIs, and infrastructure systems, with focus on distributed systems and security architecture. He previously studied physics and quantum optics, and is now working on authentication technology.
Founder at MemoYC S20
Intro paths
YC
Peter went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Peter can intro founders to Memo's investors below.
Memo's investors · 1
Co-founders at Memo
RS
Richard ShepherdFounder
Experience
- iiNDYCTOcurrent2025 — present
- Self-employedIndependent Researchercurrent2024 — present
- NorthvoltSenior Software Engineer2021 — 2024Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Entrepreneur FirstLD13 Cohort member2019 — 2022London, United Kingdom
- DID.appCTO2019 — 2022London, United Kingdom
- chingLead Developer2017 — 2019London, United Kingdom
- GoodlordSenior Developer2016
- Workshop 14 limitedLead Software Developer2014 — 2016London, United Kingdom
- Self EmployedPersonal Tutor2012 — 2014London, United Kingdom
- Makers AcademyMaker2014London, United Kingdom
- Heriot-Watt UniversityPhD Student2011 — 2012Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Siemens Magnet TechnologySummer Placement2011Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Majestic WineDelivery driver2010London, United Kingdom
Skills & more
CompilersType SystemsGo (Programming Language)ElixirWeb Development3Test Driven Development3OOP3SVG2Cryogenics3Capybara1Vacuum Chambers1Nanomaterials1
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RSpecLaser PhysicsGoogle MapsAutodesk SoftwareEnergyFitnessHardwareMathematicsAmazon Web Services (AWS)Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)RubyJavaScriptFrom Peter's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Peter Saxton?
- Peter Saxton has built web applications, APIs, and infrastructure systems, with focus on distributed systems and security architecture. He previously studied physics and quantum optics, and is now working on authentication technology.
- Where does Peter Saxton work?
- Peter Saxton is Founder of Memo.
- What companies did Peter Saxton found?
- Peter Saxton founded Memo.
- Where did Peter Saxton go to school?
- Peter Saxton studied at Heriot-Watt University (PhD, Physics); University of Oxford (Mphys, Physics); colyton grammar school (A-levels).
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