Stefan Kalb
FounderFounder/CEO at Shelf Engine
Seattle, Washington, United States
FoundedShelf Engine · YC
About
Stefan Kalb founded Shelf Engine, which served over 10,000 grocery locations before exiting in 2024. He is now developing AI software and co-founded an early-stage investment fund focused on YC founders.
Founder/CEO at Shelf EngineYC S18
Intro paths
YC
Stefan went through Y Combinator (Summer 2018) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Stefan can intro founders to Shelf Engine's investors below.
Shelf Engine's investors · 5
Co-founders at Shelf Engine
BJ
Bede JordanFounder/CTO
Experience
- LatchCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSeattle, WA
- Massive Tech VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2024 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Shelf EngineCo-Founder & CEO2016 — 2025Seattle WA
- Molly's SaladsFounder & CEO2009 — 2016
- NewEarth Renewable Energy Inc.Vice President of Business Development2008
- Associated StudentsVice President for Business and Operations2006 — 2007
- SafecoActuarial Intern2005
Skills & more
Leadership37Strategic Planning20Strategy11Management4Financial Analysis15Financial Modeling7Analytics4Data Analysis6Risk Management3Start-ups31Business Development14Operations Management8
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ForecastingEntrepreneurshipTeam BuildingSocial MediaManagement ConsultingMarketing StrategySalesMarketingSocial Media MarketingBusiness StrategyStart-upBusiness PlanningFrom Stefan's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Stefan Kalb?
- Stefan Kalb founded Shelf Engine, which served over 10,000 grocery locations before exiting in 2024. He is now developing AI software and co-founded an early-stage investment fund focused on YC founders.
- Where does Stefan Kalb work?
- Stefan Kalb is Founder/CEO of Shelf Engine.
- What companies did Stefan Kalb found?
- Stefan Kalb founded Shelf Engine.
- Where did Stefan Kalb go to school?
- Stefan Kalb studied at Western Washington University; Central Washington University (Math).
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