- prior exit: Cron
- worked at Notion
- also worked at Flipboard, iA Writer, YC
- studied at MIT
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About
Raphael Schaad is a Visiting Partner at YC. He was the founder and CEO of Cron (W20), a calendar product beloved for its craft and acquired by Notion in 2022. At Notion, he grew Calendar to millions of users and served as Head of Design for Growth and new products like Mail. Previously, he helped build Flipboard and iA Writer. Raphael holds a BS in Computer Science from Bern University of Applied Sciences, and an MS in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT.
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