About
Peyton Marcotte founded PMARC, which develops exercise equipment for astronauts on extended space missions, supported by grants from NASA, Brown University, and 1517 Fund. He is studying mechanical engineering at Brown University and currently leads Notyfi.
Founder at Perceptron MLYC S26
Intro paths
Peyton went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner — the partner who ran Perceptron ML's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Peyton can intro founders to Perceptron ML's investors below.
Perceptron ML's investors · 1
Co-founders at Perceptron ML
Experience
- Perceptron ML (YC S26)Co-Foundercurrent2026 — present
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationPrincipal Investigator2024 — 2026Space Grant + Marshall Space Flight Center
- NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationMechanical Engineer Intern2024 — 2025Space Grant
- Procter & GambleMechanical Engineer Intern2025
Skills & more
- Certified Professional - Mechanical Design (CSWP) — Dassault Systèmes
From Peyton's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Peyton Marcotte?
- Peyton Marcotte founded PMARC, which develops exercise equipment for astronauts on extended space missions, supported by grants from NASA, Brown University, and 1517 Fund. He is studying mechanical engineering at Brown University and currently leads Notyfi.
- Where does Peyton Marcotte work?
- Peyton Marcotte is Founder of Perceptron ML.
- What companies did Peyton Marcotte found?
- Peyton Marcotte founded Perceptron ML.
- Where did Peyton Marcotte go to school?
- Peyton Marcotte studied at Brown University (BS, Mechanical Engineering); Y Combinator (S26).
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