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Denis Mars
3x Founder, 3x Exits, YC, Motorsports, Technology, Investor.
Denis Mars is a highly accomplished individual known for his success as a 3-time Y Combinator founder with 3 exits.
He co-founded and served as the CEO of Proxy, a venture that raised over $100M in venture capital and assembled a team of over 100 experts specializing in wearable technology and digital innovation.
Denis holds the credit for contributing to the development of 50+ patents and establishing industry standards that major players like Apple have adopted.
Following the acquisition of Proxy by ŌURA, Denis continued to drive technological advancements, bolstering the company's market position.
His tenure as the Director of Admissions at Y Combinator involved the identification and mentorship of promising founders destined for success.
Academically, Denis Mars pursued post-graduate studies in Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University, and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from the University of Sydney.
In his leisure time, Denis indulges in motorsports, hiking, extensive travel, and has a keen interest in exploration.
His professional journey includes roles such as CEO and Co-founder at Proxy, Future Technologies at ŌURA, Director of Admissions at Y Combinator, Director of Emerging Products at Jive Software, and Chief Engineer at Australian Formula 3 among many others.
