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Samuel Hahn

Founder

Founder at Petrarch

Los Angeles, California, United States

FoundedPetrarch · YC

About

Samuel Hahn led go-to-market efforts at Magier AI, a Techstars 2024 company focused on PII redaction and data compliance automation. He previously worked as a venture analyst at Mainstreet, sourcing early-stage fintech and deeptech investments, and holds a BA in Economics and History from Harvard.

Founder at PetrarchYC S26

Intro paths

YC

Samuel went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Vivian Midha Shen — the partner who ran Petrarch's batch and knows the company first-hand.

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In turn, Samuel can intro founders to Petrarch's investors below.

Petrarch's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2026

Co-founders at Petrarch

ILIan Lee
Ian LeeFounder
SSSudhish Swain
Sudhish SwainFounder

Experience

  1. Petrarch (YC S26)COO, Co-Foundercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. mainstreet media.Venture2025 — 2026
  3. Magier AIChief of Staff2025 — 2026
  4. M+A Squared, LLCInvestment Banking Analyst2025New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. UCLAResearcher2021 — 2024Los Angeles, CA

Skills & more

Languages English · Korean · Sign Languages

From Samuel's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Samuel Hahn?
Samuel Hahn led go-to-market efforts at Magier AI, a Techstars 2024 company focused on PII redaction and data compliance automation. He previously worked as a venture analyst at Mainstreet, sourcing early-stage fintech and deeptech investments, and holds a BA in Economics and History from Harvard.
Where does Samuel Hahn work?
Samuel Hahn is Founder of Petrarch.
What companies did Samuel Hahn found?
Samuel Hahn founded Petrarch.
Where did Samuel Hahn go to school?
Samuel Hahn studied at Harvard University (Bachelor's degree, Economics & History); Y Combinator (S26); Larchmont Charter School.

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