About
Robert Chondro studied mathematics and computer science at MIT. He is building AI-powered technical assessment tools for software engineer hiring.
Founder / CEO at SaffronYC X26
Intro paths
YC
Robert went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) — 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 — the partner who ran Saffron's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Robert can intro founders to Saffron's investors below.
Saffron's investors · 1
Co-founders at Saffron
KC
Kazuma ChojiFounder
JY
Jerry YaoFounder
Experience
- SaffronCo-Founder, CEOcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- MIT SeagrantResearcher2025Cambridge, MA
- Jane StreetAcademy of Math and Programming2025New York, New York, United States
- Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley Finance Academy2024 — 2025
- ACCESS CDFISoftware Engineer Intern2024
Skills & more
Languages Chinese · English
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Robert Chondro?
- Robert Chondro studied mathematics and computer science at MIT. He is building AI-powered technical assessment tools for software engineer hiring.
- Where does Robert Chondro work?
- Robert Chondro is Founder / CEO of Saffron.
- What companies did Robert Chondro found?
- Robert Chondro founded Saffron.
- Where did Robert Chondro go to school?
- Robert Chondro studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Computer Science); Ed W. Clark High School (High School Diploma, Academy of Mathematics).
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