About
Ross Chanin is founder of Artifact, which helps people capture and preserve personal stories and life narratives. He relocated to the Bay Area in 2006 from New Jersey.
Founder at ArtifactYC S20
Intro paths
YC
Ross went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Co-founders at Artifact
Experience
- ArtifactCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2020 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- PaystackAdvisorcurrent2016 β present(acquired by Stripe)
- Stable AutoInvestor & Advisorcurrent2017 β present
- Truman National Security ProjectFellowcurrent2005 β present
- WeWorkProduct2019 β 2020
- Euclid (acquired by WeWork)COO2017 β 2019
- Euclid (acquired by WeWork)Interim CFO2016
- FacebookAdvisor, Product & Strategy2016 β 2018
- Stanford UniversityVisiting Scholar2015 β 2017
- Atlantic CouncilNonresident Senior Fellow2015
- GoGoodCo-Founder & CEO2014 β 2015
- American EfficientCo-Founder & CEO2011 β 2013
- Reputation.comFounder2006 β 2010
Skills & more
Strategy16Strategic Planning9Management5Entrepreneurship30Social Media14Venture Capital22Business Strategy17Product Management4Business Development8Management Consulting5International Relations3Start-ups22
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ross Chanin?
- Ross Chanin is founder of Artifact, which helps people capture and preserve personal stories and life narratives. He relocated to the Bay Area in 2006 from New Jersey.
- Where does Ross Chanin work?
- Ross Chanin is Founder of Artifact.
- What companies did Ross Chanin found?
- Ross Chanin founded Artifact.
- Where did Ross Chanin go to school?
- Ross Chanin studied at Stanford Law School (Doctor of Law - JD); University of Pennsylvania (B.A.).
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