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About
Simon Willison co-created Django and built Datasette. He co-founded Lanyrd, a Y Combinator W2011 company.
CEO at LanyrdYC W11
Intro paths
Simon went through Y Combinator (Winter 2011) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Simon can intro founders to Lanyrd's investors below.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Simon Willison?
- Simon Willison co-created Django and built Datasette. He co-founded Lanyrd, a Y Combinator W2011 company.
- Where does Simon Willison work?
- Simon Willison is CEO of Lanyrd.
- What companies did Simon Willison found?
- Simon Willison founded Lanyrd.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,638
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Bath mafia82
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Eventbrite mafia24
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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