About
Tyler Richie left a computer science master's program to join Nubank as a data scientist during its early growth phase. He later worked as a tech lead at a blockchain startup in Singapore before returning to Brazil to start Sproutfi with cofounders from his Nubank network.
Founder at SproutfiYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Tyler went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Tyler can intro founders to Sproutfi's investors below.
Sproutfi's investors · 2
Experience
- Poesis AIMember of Technical Staffcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- SproutFi (YC S21)Co-Founder and CTO2020 — 2023São Paulo, Brazil
- TenXTech Lead2017 — 2019Singapore, Singapore
- Nubank BrasilMachine Learning Engineer2014 — 2017Greater São Paulo Area
- MultiModel ResearchMachine Learning Researcher2014
- The Princeton ReviewTeacher/Tutor2012 — 2014Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- ZestFinanceMachine Learning Intern2013Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Python14R10Scala1Linux11Java8Rust1Ubuntu4MySQL3C++1Relational DatabasesDebianMachine Learning16
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Natural Language ProcessingAlgorithmsSVMUnsupervised LearningMIPSDatabase DesignComputational ComplexityGame TheoryLanguages English · Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tyler Richie?
- Tyler Richie left a computer science master's program to join Nubank as a data scientist during its early growth phase. He later worked as a tech lead at a blockchain startup in Singapore before returning to Brazil to start Sproutfi with cofounders from his Nubank network.
- Where does Tyler Richie work?
- Tyler Richie is Founder of Sproutfi.
- What companies did Tyler Richie found?
- Tyler Richie founded Sproutfi.
- Where did Tyler Richie go to school?
- Tyler Richie studied at Y Combinator; California State University, Long Beach (Master of Science (M.S.) - In Progress, Computer Science); Haverford College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music).
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Nubank mafia10
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Haverford College mafia6
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The Princeton Review mafia4
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Also attended California State University, Long Beach24
Costanza CariniInvestor at DN CapitalAndie ParedesTalent Network at Redpoint VenturesKatie GlennOperations & Administration at Ballistic VenturesTanya WesleyInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALSaed NashefFounding Partner at RAED VenturesSimran NathVenture Partner at Suncoast Ventures
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Laura BoydPrincipal, Head of M&A & Capital Markets at Norwest Venture PartnersJonas ClarkPartner at Elm Street VenturesPhin BarnesCofounder at General PartnershipAngad SinghPartner at Long Ridge Equity PartnersDeborah Lafer ScherBoard Director & Strategic Advisor at Joyance PartnersPedro ArntRetail Champion at 30N Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Poesis AI1
Also worked at TenX1
Also worked at Nubank Brasil26
David VélezFounder & CEO of NubankElliot GeidtManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesKelly BennettExecutive Advisor at TCVAkanksha MehtaInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITALStephanie PassosTalent & Portfolio Partnership at NXTPDavid MarcusInvestor at FELIX CAPITAL
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Also worked at The Princeton Review15
Nehal NagallaAssociate at Level EquityArman Naraghi-PourLending Counsel at Golub GrowthMark ChernisOperating Partner at New Markets Venture PartnersFatima Cody StanfordVenture Advisor at Pier 70 VenturesPhilInvestor at Sigil FundDavid GrunfeldSenior Adviser at Hatcher+
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