Mariam Sulakian

Buckle up, cause I’m bout to tell you about Mariam Sulakian – this girl’s a straight-up powerhouse. She’s a YC S23 alum, but her story is way more than just jumping into the startup game. She’s been around the tech block, crushed it at giants like Meta and GitHub, and now she’s out here building some advanced stuff with her own company, Pincites.

So, Mariam started her process at Duke – yeah, the school where she studied Computer Science, Political Science, and History all at once. That’s kinda wild, right? Shows she’s got brains and she’s curious about the world. Plus, she was a TA for CS, so she’s not just smart, she’s also a natural leader. But what’s dope is, even back then, she was about more than just tech. She cared about underrepresented folks in tech – she was involved with groups like the Association for Business-Oriented Women.

Then she jumped into the big leagues. She was an intern at Meta, which is basically Facebook’s new name now, and Mark Zuckerberg himself recognized her as a top engineer. No cap – that’s some serious cred. She proved early on she’s got what it takes to thrive in the fast, high-stakes world of tech. After that, she moved to GitHub, where she was a Senior Product Manager. She led teams building security tools for devs-she’s not just about coding. She’s about creating products that actually matter and keep people safe online.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting. Mariam co-founded Pincites, a YC-backed startup, and she’s the CTO now. Pincites is all about AI-powered contract review and playbook management inside Microsoft Word. Think about it – she took her experience from the biggest tech companies and jumped into the startup world to solve real problems. She’s passionate about making complex legal stuff easier and more accessible, which is kinda her signature move: taking tech and turning it into something practical, effective, and new.

And get this – she’s also into fitness. She’s a certified group fitness instructor, teaching barre and Pilates. That’s probably her way of staying balanced and grounded, even when she’s out here changing the world with AI and contracts. The whole story screams someone who’s relentless, curious, and genuinely cares about progress – for herself, her community, and the tech system.

So, why does Mariam matter? Because she’s proof that you don’t just need to be a coder or a manager – you gotta have vision, heart, and a willingness to jump into the chaos and build something real. She’s been through the trenches, learned from the best, and now she’s out here pushing boundaries. To me, she’s the real deal – a tech innovator who’s not afraid to take on big problems and make an impact. That’s why she’s someone to watch, no cap.