Patrick Sharpe

Can’t sleep on Patrick Sharpe – this guy’s a straight-up legend in the making. So, he’s part of YC W25, which means he crushed it enough to get into one of the most competitive startup accelerators out there. That’s no joke. Before all that, he’s been deep in behavioral science, working at places like iptiQ by Swiss Re, ReAssure, Erasmus School of Economics, and Behave London. Basically, he’s been studying how people tick, what makes us do what we do – the real deal in understanding human behavior.

Then, in 2024, he co-founded Artificial Societies with James He. This isn’t some average startup – these guys are building AI that can simulate entire human societies and social networks. Yeah, like digital worlds where you can test stuff and see how people would react in real life, but in a virtual sandbox. Their flagship product, Reach, is wild – it lets you simulate your LinkedIn audience so you can test your posts before you actually send them out. Imagine that, no more guesswork, just data-informed social plays. That’s some advanced shit.

What’s crazy is, Patrick’s background in behavioral science and running experiments in big orgs totally fuels what he’s doing now. He’s all about using science to make products smarter, more personal, more works well. He’s the kind of guy who sees the world as a giant experiment, and now he’s building the tools to run those experiments at scale.

His process shows he’s driven by curiosity, by a desire to understand people and then use that knowledge to shake things up. Starting Artificial Societies wasn’t just about tech – it’s about applying real science to social media, marketing, and beyond. It’s about making digital interactions more human, more real, and less bullshit.

And dude, getting into YC with that kind of original vision? That’s the proof he’s onto something big. Patrick’s out here pushing the boundaries of AI and behavioral science, turning what used to be just research into tools that can literally change how we communicate and understand each other. No cap, he’s one of those founders who’s not just riding the wave – he’s making the wave.