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Yusuf Hilmi Kunt

Co-founder/CEO, Polymet (YC S24)
San Francisco, California,United States
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Yusuf Hilmi Kunt's Overview

Total Experience10 years
CompanyPolymet (YC S24)
CountryUnited States

Yusuf Hilmi Kunt is an experienced technologist and entrepreneur, widely recognized as the Co-founder and CTO of Ulaşım Asistanı. He has a strong track record in the tech startup scene, having previously co-founded and served as CTO for Scotty, a significant player in Turkey's ride-hailing and package delivery market. Yusuf possesses deep expertise in software architecture, mobile application development, and scaling technology platforms for high-growth companies. He is passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, particularly in the urban mobility and logistics sectors, and is known for his leadership in building and managing proficient engineering teams.

Professional Summary

Yusuf Hilmi Kunt's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Polymet (YC S24) - Co-founder/CEO (2024 to Present)
Z Fellows - Z Fellow (2022 to Present)
Searchbase - Founder/CEO (2022 to 2024)
Reincubate - Software Engineer (2021 to 2022)
On Deck - Fellow - On Deck Climate (2022 to 2022)
Carbofil - Co-Founder (2021 to 2021)
LuckyEye - Software Engineer (2019 to 2020)
Cankut Bagana Innovation Laboratory - Software Engineer (2018 to 2019)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CTO of Ulaşım Asistanı

Currently leading the technological vision and development at Ulaşım Asistanı, aiming to innovate within the transportation and assistance services sector.

Co-founder & former CTO of Scotty

Successfully co-founded Scotty and, as CTO, was instrumental in building its technology from the ground up, scaling it to serve a large user base for ride-hailing and delivery services in Turkey. Oversaw the development of mobile applications and backend infrastructure.

Scaling Technology Platforms

Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable and robust technology solutions capable of handling rapid user growth and complex operational demands in the competitive mobility market.

Leadership in Engineering

Proven experience in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing engineering teams, fostering an innovative and efficient development culture.

Educational Background

S24

Y Combinator

Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering

Istanbul Technical University

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Company Overview

Polymet (YC S24)
Total employees3
HeadquartersSan Francisco
Founded2024

Polymet is building the AI-native data catalog, designed to help organizations discover, understand, and govern their data assets more effectively using artificial intelligence. As a YC S24 company, they aim to simplify data management and unlock its full potential for businesses by providing intelligent search, automated documentation, and proactive governance features.

Polymet (YC S24) Funding Information
$500K - Total Funding Raised
$500K - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
Jun, 2024 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Y Combinator

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