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Aaron Epstein
Group Partner at Y Combinator
Aaron Epstein is a born entrepreneur with a keen focus on startups, entrepreneurship, marketplaces, design, and creating products that resonate with users. He is well-known for his advocacy for the end user experience.
Aaron pursued his Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, laying a solid foundation for his professional journey.
Throughout his career, Aaron Epstein has held pivotal roles in renowned organizations, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the startup ecosystem. He served as a Group Partner and a Visiting Partner at Y Combinator, contributing to the growth and success of various startups.
Prior to his tenure at Y Combinator, Aaron Epstein held the position of Director, Marketplace at Autodesk, where he played a significant role in shaping marketplace strategies and operations.
Aaron is also celebrated as the Co-Founder of Creative Market, a platform that empowers creatives and designers to showcase and sell their work. His entrepreneurial spirit further led him to co-found COLOURlovers, a community platform for sharing color inspiration and trends.
As a Founder of ColorSchemer, Aaron Epstein demonstrated his aptitude for developing products that cater to users' preferences and resonate with the market demands. His track record exemplifies a deep understanding of design, user preferences, and market dynamics.
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The @humanloop team has consistently been ahead of the curve with AI. Excited to see their LLM evals platform reach GA!
I've noticed many successful founders have a new KPI for their second startup: revenue per employee
They built huge companies the first time around, but got so bloated they didn't like working at their own startup anymore
Learn from them: track this for your first startup too