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Zaky Hassan

Founder

Founder at Molagri

Canada

FoundedMolagri · YC

About

Zaky Hassan is a protein biochemist and viral structural biologist with a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto and PhD-level training in the same field. He has studied antibody neutralization mechanisms in human pathogenic coronaviruses, previously founded a non-profit focused on youth programming in Toronto, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.

Founder at MolagriYC S26

Intro paths

YC

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

GP

Their group partner at YC was Tyler Bosmeny, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Molagri's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Zaky can intro founders to Molagri's investors below.

Molagri's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2026

Co-founders at Molagri

MJMin Jin
Min JinFounder

Experience

  1. Molagri (YC S26)Co-Founder and CEOcurrent2026 — present
  2. University of TorontoPhD Candidatecurrent2020 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
  3. Visions of ScienceCommunity Coordinator2021 — 2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  4. Visions of ScienceProgram Lead and Program Facilitator2019 — 2021Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  5. University of TorontoUndergraduate Researcher2019 — 2020Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  6. The Hospital for Sick ChildrenUndergraduate Researcher2018 — 2019Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Skills & more

Languages English · Somali

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Zaky Hassan?
Zaky Hassan is a protein biochemist and viral structural biologist with a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto and PhD-level training in the same field. He has studied antibody neutralization mechanisms in human pathogenic coronaviruses, previously founded a non-profit focused on youth programming in Toronto, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.
Where does Zaky Hassan work?
Zaky Hassan is Founder of Molagri.
What companies did Zaky Hassan found?
Zaky Hassan founded Molagri.
Where did Zaky Hassan go to school?
Zaky Hassan studied at University of Toronto (PhD, Biochemistry); University of Toronto - New College (HBSc, Biochemistry); Y Combinator (S26).

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