Philip Sebastian

Founder Fellowship ODF20

2024

Excited to join the OnDeck Founder Fellowship, collaborating with elite founders to build and scale products people need, including my startup, meetrobin.ai. Committed to supporting fellow entrepreneurs in turning ideas into reality, from MVP development to market launch.

Founder In Residence

2023

Investor

2022

Investor

2022

Investor

2021

Design Lead & Entrepreneur In Residence

2021 - 2023

As an Entrepreneur Design in Residence, my role involves working closely with teams to develop efficient workflows that boost productivity and effectiveness. I leverage my expertise to design user-friendly internal tools that simplify operations and enhance overall efficiency within the venture capital firm. Through the integration of design thinking principles and the use of platforms like Slack, Salesforce, Zapier, and Wealthblock, I foster a culture of innovation, driving the firm's success.

Head of Design & Co-Founder

2020 - 2021

•Building a second brain for life by creating a graph database that captures data on eating habits, emotions, and thoughts using natural form language. •Starting with food, similar to how Amazon began with books, to create a comprehensive knowledge interface. •Expanding beyond food to cover various domains such as health, fitness, mental health, productivity, and more. •Developing a robust system that enables users to track, analyze, and gain insights from their personal data. •Designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces to facilitate seamless interaction with the knowledge database. •Implementing advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to enhance data analysis and provide personalized recommendations. •Continuously innovating and expanding the database to become a comprehensive resource for improving various aspects of life.

Co-Founder & CEO

2019 - 2020

A mobile app that makes good spending habits simple for Teenagers 🏆💳 Highlights 🏁 Graduated from YCombinator SUS Program 🏆 Ranked top 15 out of 300 best tech startup companies on Pioneer accelerator program ⭐️ Grew organically with a>50% success rate through word of mouth by delighting users with an exceptional experience. 💵 We raised a pre-seed round from ex-YC Founders. • Co-founded and served as the Chief Design Officer at Bankroll, a mobile app dedicated to simplifying good spending habits for teenagers. • Collaborated closely with a small startup team, fostering creativity and driving design excellence. • Designed user-friendly interfaces, wireframes, and prototypes, resulting in an exceptional user experience that contributed to a >50% organic growth rate through word-of-mouth recommendations. • Conducted extensive user research and user testing, gathering valuable insights to inform design decisions and enhance user satisfaction. • Successfully raised a pre-seed round from ex-YC Founders, securing financial support for the company's growth and development. • Played a key role in fundraising efforts, presenting the app's value proposition and growth potential to investors. • Oversaw hiring processes, strategically recruiting key team members to support product development and business expansion. • Graduated from the YCombinator SUS Program, gaining valuable knowledge and mentorship to accelerate the app's success. • Ranked among the top 15 out of 300 best tech startup companies on the Pioneer accelerator program, showcasing the app's innovation and market potential.

Founder & CEO

2018 - 2020

(Gattaka Inc.) RecurPal is a SaaS operating platform that immediately tracks all of your employee's subscriptions and manages the lifecycle of your SaaS services to reduce unwanted spending or duplicate services all in one place. • Built and structured the team and company at RecurPal.com, assembling a talented and capable group of individuals. • Took charge of the brand and design aspects of the user-facing platform, ensuring a visually appealing and intuitive experience. • Collaborated with Product and Engineering teams to define and prioritize features that enhanced the developer experience, resulting in a 25% increase in user satisfaction. • Established a design system for the organization, ensuring consistency and efficiency as the company scaled. • Set and maintained high standards for execution, delivering high-quality results with speed and precision. • Played a crucial role in major decision-making processes, providing valuable input and guidance to the founding team. • Conducted extensive research and development activities to drive innovation and stay ahead of market trends. • Successfully recruited and hired key personnel, strategically building a team of six individuals to support company growth. • Conducted user interviews and implemented A/B testing methodologies to gather user feedback and iterate on design improvements. • Led the design process, from conceptualization to MVP development, delivering a robust and user-friendly product.

Graduate & Moderator

2018 - 2018

Managing group #519 and graduate of YC Startup School.