Brad Flora

Brad Flora is a Group Partner at Y Combinator (YC), a prominent startup accelerator.1 Here's an overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

Brad Flora joined Y Combinator as a Group Partner in May 2019.3 Prior to his role at YC, he had significant experience as an entrepreneur and investor:

• Founder and CEO: Brad co-founded Perfect Audience, an ad network that was funded by Y Combinator in 2011 and later acquired by Marin Software in 2014.13

• Angel Investor: He has been an active angel investor, with over 115 investments on record.2

• Other Roles: Brad has held positions at Brave Software as Director of Business Development and at Marin Software as Senior Director of Product Management.3

Education and Early Career

• Education: Brad holds a BA in English from Princeton University and an MS in Journalism from Northwestern University.13

• Early Career: He worked as an Admissions Officer at Princeton University and as an Editorial Intern at Slate Magazine.3

Role at Y Combinator

As a Group Partner at YC, Brad's responsibilities include:

• Helping YC founders build their companies.3
• Conducting office hours with startups (over 3,500 hours across 9 batches).1
• Advising top YC alumni.1

Achievements and Impact

• The YC companies Brad has worked with are worth a combined $34 billion.1
• He has contributed to various YC initiatives, including video series on startup topics.1
• Brad is known for his expertise in areas such as MarketingTech, SMB Software, and SaaS.2

Brad Flora currently resides in San Francisco with his wife and three children.13