About
Tony Xavier is CTO at Pluto. Previously, he researched voice agents and LightRAG, and developed a college tour marketplace. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science from the University of Michigan.
Founder at PlutoYC S26
Intro paths
YC
Tony went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future β the partner who ran Pluto's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Tony can intro founders to Pluto's investors below.
Pluto's investors Β· 3
Co-founders at Pluto
MP
Maki PotamianosFounder
SS
Sahil SethFounder
Experience
- talentplutoCTO & Cofoundercurrent2025 β present
- Stealth StartupFounder2024 β 2025
Skills & more
Back-End Web DevelopmentSalesSaaS DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Front-End DevelopmentSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)1Mobile ApplicationsiOS DevelopmentSISLarge Language Models (LLM)Optical Character Recognition (OCR)Start-up Leadership
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Non-profit Program DevelopmentTypeScriptDNS ManagementDatabase Management System (DBMS)Web DevelopmentSystems DesignSystem OrganizationData StructuresAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingLeadershipPublic Speaking- Applied Data Science Program β MIT Professional Education
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tony Xavier?
- Tony Xavier is CTO at Pluto. Previously, he researched voice agents and LightRAG, and developed a college tour marketplace. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science from the University of Michigan.
- Where does Tony Xavier work?
- Tony Xavier is Founder of Pluto.
- What companies did Tony Xavier found?
- Tony Xavier founded Pluto.
- Where did Tony Xavier go to school?
- Tony Xavier studied at Y Combinator; University of Michigan (Bachelor's Degree, Physics); University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianYC Summer 2005Founded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded Pursuit +1
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Y Combinator mafia4,716
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Ryan SheaEntrepreneurshipFounded StacksTarek MansourFounded KalshiSuhail DoshiEating beans & riceFounded Playground +1Subomi OluwalanaW22Founded ConvoyDarius "Bubs" MonsefS19Founded Sightbox +3Matthew ScholzFounded Oisin Biotechnologies +3
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology mafia546
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Elad GilPhDFounded Brain Co.Nat FriedmanBachelor of ScienceFounded XamarinMatt HuangB.S.Founded HotspotsDelian AsparouhovDropoutFounded Nightingale +1Drew HoustonBSFounded Dropbox +1Arash FerdowsiComputer ScienceFounded Dropbox
+ 539 more
University of Michigan mafia136
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Erik TorenbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded VillageglobalDavid R. WaltBachelor of Science - BSFounded Sherlock Biosciences +5Chris VoigtBSEFounded Asimov +2Val AgostinoB.S.E.Founded Monarch +2Dillon ErbMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.)Founded Paperspace +2Eric LefkofskyFounded InnerWorkings +1
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DePaul University mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports Ventures
+ 1,994 more
Also attended University of Michigan637
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear Ventures
+ 631 more
Also attended DePaul University85
Liz WesthouseHead of Community & Partnerships, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionDave HuttenAdvisor at CincyTechErika BoldenOperations Manager at Two Bear CapitalJason FelgerPartner at Jump CapitalChloe BierutCommunity & Events Manager at Energize VenturesMichael PalankInvestor at MaC Venture Capital
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Also attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology1,521
Fred WilsonCo-founder & Partner at Union Square VenturesElad GilSolo general partner investing through Gil CapitalAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystNat FriedmanCo-lead of Meta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDGBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and Techstars
+ 1,515 more
Shared employers
Also worked at talentpluto2
Also worked at Stealth Startup356
Andrew ChenGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyErica VanInvestment Director at Intel CapitalHemamAdvisor at Clear VenturesArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesHamish GarnettAssociate at Manta Ray Ventures
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