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FOUNDERROLEBATCHINDUSTRYLOCATIONTEAMX_url
Charles AckninSkywaysFounderSummer 2017IndustrialsAustin, United States33—
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Charles Acknin
Founder·Skyways
PRIMARY INFO
RoleFounder· not in title
Team size33
BatchSummer 2017
LocationAustin, United States
Company statusActive
StageGrowth
BIO
Software Engineer turned Chief Email Officer
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
Skyways
Creating a new form of air transportation to advance our civilization
