Kenan Pulak

No cap, here’s what’s up with Kenan Pulak, this guy’s the real deal in the startup world. He’s a YC W19 alum, which alone shows he’s got that hustle mindset, but what’s crazy is his track record. He’s been around the block, building and launching apps, crushing it in fintech, travel, and social spaces.

Kenan kicked things off as the first engineer at Metal Payments and Motiv Inc, so from day one, he was the guy getting shit done behind the scenes. Then he was the first mobile engineer at The RealReal, basically, he’s been at the ground level, figuring out what works, what doesn’t, and making things happen from scratch. That’s a sign he’s got that obsession for building cool stuff from nothing and making it work at scale.

Fast forward, he co-founded Atlas in 2022, a modern spend management and concierge fintech, backed by YC and Valar Ventures. Think about that, a fintech that’s all about high-net-worth individuals, giving them a members-only charge card that combines travel, dining, and payments. That’s some advanced shit. Kenan is the CTO there, so he’s the brain behind the tech, making sure their platform isn’t just functional but smooth and premium.

What jumps out is that Kenan isn’t just about tech for tech’s sake, he’s about solving real problems for real people, especially the wealthy who want their financial tools to be as luxe and smooth as their lifestyle. His background shows a clear pattern: he loves jumping into new tech spaces, building from the ground up, and pushing the envelope.

He’s also founded a couple of startups in the Social & CRM game, which means he’s got that entrepreneurial fire, knows how to spot a niche, build something cool, and get it off the ground. The fact that he’s built and launched like 7 apps from scratch just proves he’s a builder, a doer, no bullshit.

Living in SF, Kenan’s right where the startup magic happens, and his experience across fintech, travel, hospitality, and social tools makes him super versatile. But what’s most inspiring is his process: starting from scratch, learning by doing, and then jumping into YC, the big league, and coming out with a killer fintech like Atlas.

Bottom line? Kenan Pulak is a tech entrepreneur who’s not just riding the wave, he’s creating the future of high-end fintech. His whole vibe is about building shit that’s original, smooth, and makes life easier for the people who can afford the best. No Cap, he’s someone to watch, a legit builder, innovator, and now, a major player in the fintech world.