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1,135 people in our graph share verified history with Thomas — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Garry TanunlockedThomas: together at Y Combinator (2026)
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About
Thomas Chan is the founder of Lantern AI and previously founded three recruiting startups. He studied at Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Founder at Lantern AIYC F26
Intro paths
YC
Thomas went through Y Combinator (Fall 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Christopher Golda — the partner who ran Lantern AI's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Thomas can intro founders to Lantern AI's investors below.
Lantern AI's investors · 1
Co-founders at Lantern AI
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Justin TangFounder
Experience
- Lantern AI (YC F26)CEO and Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Career HackersCEO & Co-Founder2020 — 2025
- HSBCInvestment Banking Division2019
- Morgan StanleySales and Trading2018
Skills & more
Management5iOS Development3Financial AnalysisSwift (Programming Language)Business
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Thomas Chan?
- Thomas Chan is the founder of Lantern AI and previously founded three recruiting startups. He studied at Tsinghua University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
- Where does Thomas Chan work?
- Thomas Chan is Founder of Lantern AI.
- What companies did Thomas Chan found?
- Thomas Chan founded Lantern AI.
- Where did Thomas Chan go to school?
- Thomas Chan studied at Y Combinator; The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Bachelor's degree, International Business and Chinese Enterprise); Tsinghua University (Law).
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Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at Lantern AI (YC F26)1
Also worked at Career Hackers1
Also worked at HSBC634
Matt CherianVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAngela ToyPartner & COO at Golden Gate VenturesGiuseppe DonvitoPartner at P101 VenturesDamien DidierInvestor at DaphniRichard LeeInvestor at MedicxiAdvika JalanResearch Analyst at MMC Ventures
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