Ankit Gupta

Yo, have you heard of Ankit Gupta? The dude’s a straight-up powerhouse in the startup and tech scene. He’s part of YC W18, so he’s been around the block a few times, but what’s crazy is how he’s blending hardcore science with startups – like, he’s not just another tech guy, he’s the real deal.

So, Ankit started out at Harvard, right? Graduated magna cum laude with a joint BA/MS in Comp Sci, which is no joke. The dude was top of his class, Phi Beta Kappa, basically the cream of the crop. That’s where he really got into deep learning and computational biology – super nerdy, super smart, but also super ambitious.

Then, he jumped into the big leagues: Google, Vicarious AI, Palantir. Basically, he was working at places that are pushing the cutting edge of AI and data science. But here’s where it gets interesting – he wasn’t just riding the wave, he was building stuff. He co-founded Reverie Labs, a biotech startup that used machine learning to find new drugs, especially in cancer. He led cross-functional teams spanning machine learning, chemistry, data science, you name it. The dude was actually making a difference in healthcare, not just talking about it.

And get this – Reverie Labs got acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks in 2024. That’s a big deal. It’s like he took a crazy complex idea, built a team, crushed it, and got bought out. That’s some legit startup success right there.

Now, he’s a Visiting Partner at YC. He’s giving back big time-mentoring new founders and sharing all the lessons he’s learned from building and selling a biotech company. It’s clear he’s on a mission to fuel the next wave of science-driven startups. And he’s not just about tech for tech’s sake-he’s all in on making a real-world impact, especially in healthcare.

What does this all say about him? Man’s got a relentless drive to bridge science and startups. He’s motivated by making a difference, not just chasing fame or cash. His process shows that starting something big isn’t just about ideas – it’s about the grind, the deep understanding of the tech, and the guts to jump in and build.

In short, Ankit is one of those rare tech/science hybrid guys who’s not just dreaming but actually doing. He’s crushing it at the intersection of AI, biotech, and startups – and he’s just getting started. No cap, he’s someone you wanna keep an eye on, cuz he’s shaping the future of healthcare and tech, one breakthrough at a time.