Hemant Verma

Yo, let me tell you about Hemant Verma, this guy’s the real deal in the startup world. He’s a YC alum from the S18 batch, so he’s been around the block, no doubt. Dude’s based in SF, but his story’s all about jumping into big ideas and making shit happen.

He kicked things off with Goodly, where he was CTO and co-founder from 2018 to 2022. Basically, he built a platform that made it easier for employees to get tax-free student loan benefits. That’s some smart, practical shit, helping people save money while making HR teams look good. Shows he’s got that mix of tech smarts and real-world hustle.

Then, in 2022, he launched Picasso, yeah, like the art guy. But this ain’t about just buying pretty paintings. Hemant’s company was about fractional ownership of art, including Picasso’s works. Think of it like democratizing art investing, making it accessible to everyone, not just the ultra-rich. He ran that for about a year, so he’s not afraid to jump into bold, high-impact ideas.

What’s crazy is, he’s got a solid tech background, a B.Tech. in Computer Science, but he’s not just a coder. He’s all about building platforms that change how people interact with money, art, and benefits. And even now, in 2024, he’s working as a Software Engineer at Hub Technologies. So, he’s still grinding, always staying close to the code but clearly with that entrepreneurial fire guiding him.

Looking at his process, it’s clear Hemant’s all about solving real problems with tech. He’s not just building for the sake of it, he wants to shake up industries, make things more fair, more accessible, more dope. Whether it’s helping students save on loans or opening up art investing, his moves scream “I want to change the game.”

Bottom line? Hemant Verma’s that rare combo, a YC founder who’s crushed it in startups, keeps pushing boundaries, and clearly cares about making a difference. He’s the kind of guy who sees a problem, jumps in, and figures out the smartest way to fix it. That’s why he’s worth paying attention to, he’s not just talking, he’s out here building the future.