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- Ishan Sharma@ishandeveloperFounder/CTO · CardboardW26B2B · San Francisco
- Saksham Aggarwal@sxmawlFounder/CEO · CardboardW26B2B · San Francisco
- Keller Maloney@KellerMaloneyFounder · UnusualF24B2B · San Francisco
- Will Jack@willwjackFounder/CEO · UnusualF24B2B · San Francisco
FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
Ishan SharmaCardboardFounder/CTOWinter 2026B2BSan Francisco, United States5https://x.com/ishandeveloperSaksham AggarwalCardboardFounder/CEOWinter 2026B2BSan Francisco, United States5https://x.com/sxmawlKeller MaloneyUnusualFounderFall 2024B2BSan Francisco, United States4https://x.com/KellerMaloneyWill JackUnusualFounder/CEOFall 2024B2BSan Francisco, United States4https://x.com/willwjack
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Ishan Sharma
Founder/CTO·Cardboard
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder/CTO
Team size5
BatchWinter 2026
LocationSan Francisco, United States
Company statusActive
StageEarly
BIO
Ishan Sharma is the founder of Cardboard (W26). He is a full-stack engineer with deep experience in high-performance web systems, creative tooling, and applied AI. Previously, he spent ~4.5 years at HackerRank (S11), where he led multiple 0→1 products used by millions. He started programming in 6th grade and built a Windows app in school that crossed 5.7M+ downloads and was featured on CNET and Softonic
Ex-company, school and discipline below are derived from this bio. Nothing is inferred when the bio is missing.
BACKGROUND
No notable employer or school mentioned in the bio.
Credentialsnone mentioned
DisciplineEngineerKeyword match from the bio text, not a classifier.
TRACK RECORD
First YC company on record
COMPANY CONTEXT
Cardboard
Agentic video editor
Co-foundersSaksham Aggarwal@sxmawl
