About
Tim Cherkasov is co-founder and CEO of Trace. He previously worked as a product manager at Copper, a digital asset custodian where he developed institutional solutions, and has worked in fintech roles including as a data scientist at hedge funds and startups. He has founded multiple companies in retail technology, travel, and web3 since his teens.
Tim Cherkasov @timcherkasov
Grateful to @TechCrunch for the feature. Just getting started. If your team has tried AI tools and they didn't stick, we're building Trace for exactly that problem. Let's talk. Thank you @russellbrandom for this amazing piece π https://t.co/QUMy8x9n3W
Feb 26, 2026 Β· β₯ 15
Tim Cherkasov @timcherkasov
Grateful to @ycombinator for the feature π This is just the beginning β a lot more to build. If your team is struggling to turn AI pilots into real workflows, we'd love to talk! Couldn't have done it without you brother @K1ngArtes https://t.co/4iSgZdKQDq
Feb 26, 2026 Β· β₯ 9
Tim Cherkasov @timcherkasov
π¨ We just shipped our #1 most requested integration: @linear Now you can seamlessly connect @trace_so (YC S25) with Linear to automate workflows, cut down repetitive tasks, and keep your team focused on what matters most. π Which integration would you like to see us launch https://t.co/l5rMuoFKuz
Sep 5, 2025 Β· β₯ 13
Founder at TraceYC S25
Intro paths
Tim went through Y Combinator (Summer 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Ankit Gupta, General Partner at Y Combinator β the partner who ran Trace's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
In turn, Tim can intro founders to Trace's investors below.
Trace's investors Β· 2
Co-founders at Trace
