Marie Schneegans

Fam, let me put you on to Marie Schneegans – this girl is the real deal in the startup world. She’s part of YC W24, so she’s already got that stamp of approval from the top. But what’s really cool is her process – it’s all about jumping into the deep end, experimenting, and then crushing it with her latest gig.

So, Marie’s based out in SF, right? She’s been around the tech scene for a minute. Before 14.ai, she co-founded Motif – a platform for teams to work together and document stuff easily. That shows she’s always been into making complex things simple, making collaboration smoother. She’s also got a solid background in finance and tech – double diploma in Financial Engineering from Paris Dauphine, plus she went to a bilingual high school in Lausanne and Zürich, doing both informatics and econ. Basically, she’s got brains and a global perspective.

Her latest move? Co-founding 14.ai – a company that’s all about AI-powered customer support infrastructure for massive teams. Think about it: she’s tackling a huge problem for scaling companies. She’s working with her partner, Michael Fester – they’re not just biz partners but life partners too. Michael’s the guy who founded Snips, which was bought by Sonos, so he’s no rookie either. Together, they jumped into AI and support tech that’s actually gonna change how companies handle customer queries at scale.

What’s cool is her vibe – she’s super involved in the YC community, helping organize events like the Founders Breakthrough Dinner. That’s some proof she’s not just in it for herself but wants to lift others up, share knowledge, build real connections. She’s all about that startup hustle, always pushing boundaries, always learning.

Off work, she’s got some hobbies – reading comics and skiing in Verbier. That’s her way to recharge. But don’t get it twisted, her story’s all about smart moves, risk-taking, and never settling. She’s been at hackathons, diving into product design – basically, she loves building stuff from scratch and making it work.

Bottom line? Marie’s the kind of founder who’s seen a lot, learned even more, and now she’s out here building the future of customer support with AI. She’s got the brains, the hustle, and the heart to turn big ideas into reality. No Cap – she’s one to watch in the startup game.