Alexander Belanger

Major props to Alexander Belanger – this dude’s the real deal in the startup world. So, he’s been crushing it with YC – was in W24 and S20, so he’s legit connected and knows how to play the game.

Started out with a solid background – dude’s got a Master’s in Physics from UPenn, which honestly explains how he thinks about systems. He’s not just some coder – he’s a problem solver, a builder who loves making stuff that actually works at scale.

His process’s kinda like watching a tech nerd level up. First, he was at Oneleet, messing around with distributed systems and task orchestration. Basically, he worked on making complex workflows run smooth – no bullshit, that’s hard. He clearly loves solving hard puzzles, especially when it comes to making things expandable and reliable.

Then, he co-founded Porter, which was back in YC S20. Porter’s all about cloud infrastructure – think deploying and managing stuff in the cloud without pulling your hair out. He was CTO there, so he was leading the tech charge. That’s a big win, showing he’s not just a coder, but someone who can lead teams and build products that actually matter.

Now, here’s where it gets even more interesting. He’s the founder of Hatchet, which just launched in 2023. Hatchet’s all about background task orchestration and visibility – basically, making sure automation runs smoothly behind the scenes and you can see what’s going on. It’s like he took all the lessons from his past gigs and built something that’s super needed in today’s fast-moving dev world.

You can tell this guy’s all about making the complex simple. He’s driven by a passion for building reliable, expandable systems and helping developers do their thing better. No cap, he’s the kind of founder who’s not just in it to make a quick buck – he genuinely wants to change how workflows and automation work at a fundamental level.

He’s based in SF, but his impact? Big. He’s built multiple YC-backed startups, each one showing he’s got the hustle and smarts. From physics to building cloud tools, he’s always in the game, pushing tech forward.

So yeah, Alexander Belanger’s not just some engineer – he’s a builder of the future, someone who jumps into the hard problems, figures them out, and then makes them accessible for everyone. That’s why he’s important. That’s why you should keep an eye on him.