Nick Perry

Major props to Nick Perry. This guy’s the real deal, no cap. So, he’s part of YC W20, which already says a lot, that’s the class that’s been crushing it lately, full of folks who are really making moves. But what really makes Nick stand out is his background and hustle.

He’s got some serious experience under his belt, worked at Palantir, that’s a beast in data and analytics, super deep tech. Then he’s been at Candid Health, which is all about automating revenue cycles in healthcare, a space that’s messy as hell but super needed. He’s also done stints at Stanford and Institut Pasteur, so dude’s got a solid academic and research pedigree. That mix of hardcore tech, health, and research? That’s rare.

What’s wild is how he jumped from all these big names into founding Candid Health. Six months after raising $29M, they went and grabbed another $52.5M, that’s not just a little seed round, that’s serious money, and it shows investors believe in what he’s building. Candid’s all about making healthcare billing and revenue cycle management smoother, faster, and less bullshit, basically, he’s fixing a huge problem in healthcare, which is why he’s so important. Healthcare is complex, but he’s making it simpler with tech.

Looking at his story, what jumps out? It’s clear he’s super motivated by solving real problems, especially in healthcare. He’s not just in it for the fame or money, although he’s clearly crushing it there too, he genuinely wants to change the game. His experience shows he’s someone who’s not afraid to jump into complex shit, learn fast, and build solutions that actually stick.

Basically, Nick Perry is one of those founders who’s not just riding the hype train. He’s got the skills, the experience, and the vision to actually make a dent. He’s about building stuff that matters, with a track record that proves he can pull it off. If you ask me, he’s someone you wanna keep an eye on, because he’s just getting started and the impact he’s gonna make? Holy shit, it’s gonna be big.