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About
Samai Patel studied computer science and cybersecurity, and worked on space safety software for Amazon Project Kuiper starting at age 20.
Founder at AxalYC W25
Intro paths
Samai went through Y Combinator (Winter 2025) — 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 Axal's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Samai can intro founders to Axal's investors below.
Axal's investors · 8
Co-founders at Axal
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Samai Patel?
- Samai Patel studied computer science and cybersecurity, and worked on space safety software for Amazon Project Kuiper starting at age 20.
- Where does Samai Patel work?
- Samai Patel is Founder of Axal.
- What companies did Samai Patel found?
- Samai Patel founded Axal.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Microsoft mafia1,488
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Maryland mafia233
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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