Leonard Platzer

Can’t sleep on Leonard Platzer. This guy is the real deal, straight up. He’s part of YC’s S23 batch, which means he’s already proven he’s got what it takes to crush it in the startup world. But his story? It’s not just about jumping into a new thing – it’s about his relentless drive to solve real-world problems with tech.

Leonard’s been around the block a lot. He’s worked at big names like Amazon, Mercedes Benz, and McKinsey, plus QuantumBlack and AI by McKinsey. So, he’s seen the game from all sides – massive corporations, modern AI, and consulting. That’s a crazy amount of experience packed into a guy who’s still super young. And what’s wild? All those gigs led him to founding Deasy Labs, where he’s full-stack engineering the future of data.

Deasy Labs? That’s not just some random startup. They’re unlocking the power of unstructured data, which is a huge problem in AI and data workflows. Leonard jumped into this space because he saw how much data – the messy, unorganized kind – can be a goldmine if you just know how to unlock it. His process from giants like Amazon and Mercedes to YC shows he’s got the skills, but more importantly, the passion to build something meaningful.

What does all this say about him? Well, he’s driven by a real passion for tech that makes a difference. He’s not just doing this for the fame or the money – he genuinely wants to crack tough problems, especially around data, which is the backbone of AI and automation today. Starting Deasy Labs is a proof to that. It’s about taking all his experience and turning it into something that could reshape how companies handle data workflows, especially with GenAI stuff.

So yeah, Leonard’s story is about a guy who’s been everywhere – big corps, top consultancies, and now a YC-backed startup – all driven by a mission to turn chaos into clarity with data. No Cap, he’s the kind of founder that’s gonna be out here changing the game, and I’m telling you, he’s just getting started.