Where does Tien Chu work?

Tien Chu is Co-founder, CTO of LATO.

Where did Tien Chu go to school?

Tien Chu studied at University of Warsaw (Graduate studies, Computer Science); University of Warsaw (Bachelor's degree, Computer Science); Y Combinator (S26).

Tien Chu

Founder

Co-founder, CTO at LATO

San Francisco Bay Area

FoundedLATO · YC

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257 people in our graph share verified history with Tien — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Adry ElmiladyunlockedTien: together at Samsung Electronics (2018)

×10Tien: together at Samsung Electronics

Tien: together at University of Warsaw

About

Tien Chu is a co-founder at LATO. He previously held machine learning and software engineering roles in enterprise research and development, research laboratories, and early-stage companies. He studied computer science, mathematics, and philosophy at the University of Warsaw.

Co-founder, CTO at LATO YC S26

Intro paths

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

Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran LATO's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Tien can intro founders to LATO's investors below.

LATO's investors · 2

Vela PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $500K checks Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2026

Co-founders at LATO

Tymek StaniszewskiCo-founder, CEO

Experience

LATO (YC S26)Co-Foundercurrent2026 — present
Self-employedML & Software Consultant2024 — 2025
CitiHaskell Software Engineer2021 — 2023
CalmsieFounding Engineer2020 — 2021
TensorflightStudent Researcher2018 — 2019
Samsung ElectronicsNatural Language Processing Intern2018
KreditechSoftware Engineering Intern2017

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tien Chu?: Tien Chu is a co-founder at LATO. He previously held machine learning and software engineering roles in enterprise research and development, research laboratories, and early-stage companies. He studied computer science, mathematics, and philosophy at the University of Warsaw.
Where does Tien Chu work?: Tien Chu is Co-founder, CTO of LATO.
What companies did Tien Chu found?: Tien Chu founded LATO.
Where did Tien Chu go to school?: Tien Chu studied at University of Warsaw (Graduate studies, Computer Science); University of Warsaw (Bachelor's degree, Computer Science); Y Combinator (S26).

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia10,230

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Samsung Electronics mafia62

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University of Warsaw mafia22

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Przemek KowalczykBachelor of Science - BSFounded Ramp Network +1 Szymon SypniewiczStudia MagisterskieFounded Ramp Network +1 Michal KlarEconomicsFounded OLX Group Maciej SzcześnikBScFounded Vinci Games Karol HausmanBachelor's degreeFounded Physical Intelligence Kacper NowickiMaster of Science (MSc)Founded Nomagic

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Also attended University of Warsaw83

Sercan ZulfikarOperations | Finance at 212 Josefine HamiltonLegal Counsel at Eastate Jakub KuberskiPartner at Enterprise Investors Sp. z o. o.Magdalena ChałasInvestment Manager at Elevator Ventures Konrad SitnikPartner at EEC Ventures Anna MlekoInvestment Manager at OTB Ventures

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Also attended Y Combinator2,000

Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of Kalshi Suhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of Particle Subomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of Convoy Arhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear Ventures Collin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital Victor SantosVictor Scout at One Way Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at LATO (YC S26)1

Tymek StaniszewskiFounder at LATO

Also worked at Citi1,347

Nina AchadjianInvestor at Index Ventures Rishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)RustyAdvisor at Clear Ventures Kerry WongHead of Investor Relations at Pantera Capital Tori KorineInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners Ann PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at Greycroft

+ 1,341 more

Also worked at Calmsie1

Shwen GweeDigital Pharma Advisor at Excelerate Health Ventures

Also worked at Tensorflight1

Zbigniew Wojna, PhDFounder at Tensorflight

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About

Co-founder, CTO at LATOYC S26

Intro paths

LATO's investors · 2

Co-founders at LATO

Experience

Frequently asked questions

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia10,230

Samsung Electronics mafia62

University of Warsaw mafia22

Same school

Also attended University of Warsaw83

Also attended Y Combinator2,000

Shared employers

Also worked at LATO (YC S26)1

Also worked at Citi1,347

Also worked at Calmsie1

Also worked at Tensorflight1

Co-founder, CTO at LATO YC S26