About
Shaun Ayrton is cofounder and CEO of Galini. He previously worked as a senior engagement manager at McKinsey, advising Fortune 50 software and telecom clients on go-to-market strategy and revenue growth. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a dual degree in computer science and finance from the University of Pennsylvania's M&T program.
Founder, CEO at GaliniYC F24
Intro paths
YC
Shaun went through Y Combinator (Fall 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Diana Hu, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Galini's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Shaun can intro founders to Galini's investors below.
Galini's investors · 3
Co-founders at Galini
RZ
Raul ZablahFounder
Experience
- GaliniFounder & CEOcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Gramik™Board Membercurrent2025 — present
- McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2021 — 2024New York, New York, United States
- McKinsey & CompanySenior Associate2020 — 2021New York, New York, United States
- The Wharton SchoolMBA Candidate2018 — 2020Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- McKinsey & CompanySenior Business Analyst2017 — 2018New York, New York, United States
- McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2015 — 2017New York, New York, United States
- CB InsightsResearch Analyst2013New York, NY
Skills & more
Java19Artificial Intelligence (AI)Venture Capital5Finance24Investments9Financial Modeling7Leadership7Management14
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shaun Ayrton?
- Shaun Ayrton is cofounder and CEO of Galini. He previously worked as a senior engagement manager at McKinsey, advising Fortune 50 software and telecom clients on go-to-market strategy and revenue growth. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a dual degree in computer science and finance from the University of Pennsylvania's M&T program.
- Where does Shaun Ayrton work?
- Shaun Ayrton is Founder, CEO of Galini.
- What companies did Shaun Ayrton found?
- Shaun Ayrton founded Galini.
- Where did Shaun Ayrton go to school?
- Shaun Ayrton studied at Y Combinator (F24); The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Jerome Fisher M&T Program.
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