Varun Venkatesh

Varun is on the Growth team at AfterQuery, a YC W25 company. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, he has a diverse background in AI policy research, quantitative analysis, and machine learning. People who have worked with him describe him as a "great communicator, " "intellectually gifted, " and "dedicated. "

Outside of work, Varun has demonstrated significant leadership as the former president of five high school clubs, including Speech and Debate. His published articles reveal a wide intellectual curiosity, covering topics from international politics and Russian sabotage to the ethics of animal exploitation, showcasing his passion for complex global issues.

Unique fact: While a student at UC Berkeley, Varun co-founded a Y Combinator-backed startup and authored multiple articles on complex geopolitical issues.