Paul Galatis

Yo, you ever hear of Paul Galatis? The dude’s a total legend in the startup world, especially coming outta South Africa. He’s the kind of guy who’s been around the block, founded big companies, jumped into totally different fields, and somehow always keeps it fresh and original.

So, Paul’s a YC S18 alum, which already puts him in that elite circle. He’s got this crazy knack for blending design, user experience, and tech to make real impact. His big claim to fame right now is Names & Faces, yeah, the visual org charts and employee directories that actually make internal communication less of a nightmare. That company’s backed by YC, Slack Fund, and some other big names, so you know he’s onto something legit.

But before that? Dude was a founding partner at Yuppiechef, one of South Africa’s top e-commerce sites. Like, he’s been in the trenches building stuff that actually scales and matters. He’s not just about startups, he’s got experience at Standard Bank, proving he knows how to guide the corporate world too. Plus, he’s involved in projects like the Galatis Group and even launched the 20-Over Cricket format in SA, which is a whole different game but shows he’s got that entrepreneurial fire across the board.

What really stands out is his process, from studying at UCT and doing a Mandela Washington Fellowship at Northwestern, to getting backing from big investors like Accel and Elad Gill. That’s not easy, and it speaks to his hustle and vision. He’s all about connecting people and transforming organizations from the inside out, whether through tech or culture.

Beyond just startups, he’s won a South African Music Award and is passionate about making human connections happen through original HR solutions. That’s his thing, he’s not just building tech for tech’s sake. He’s building stuff that makes work and life better, more human.

Bottom line? Paul Galatis is this blend of tech whiz, design nerd, and entrepreneur who’s not afraid to jump into new worlds, from e-commerce, to finance, to sports, to HR, and crush it. He’s all about pushing boundaries, creating real value, and showing that you don’t need to follow the rules if you’ve got the vision. No cap, this guy’s the real deal.