Co-Founder and Partner / Standard Capital / Partner Emeritus / Y Combinator
Dalton Caldwell is a prominent figure in the startup and venture capital world, currently serving as Co-Founder and Partner at Standard Capital. He is also a Partner Emeritus at Y Combinator, where he spent over 12 years, advised more than 1,000 startups, and worked 25 batches. Previously, he was the founder and CEO of imeem and App.net.
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B.S.
Core technical and professional competencies derived from a career in venture capital, startup founding, and advisory roles.
Objective summary of Dalton Caldwell's career facts, focusing on his roles at Y Combinator and Standard Capital.
He advised over 1,000 startups and worked across 25 batches during his tenure at Y Combinator.
He is a Partner Emeritus at Y Combinator, where he spent over 12 years before transitioning to Standard Capital in June 2025.
He was the founder and CEO of both imeem and App.net prior to his extensive career at Y Combinator.
His LinkedIn profile has over 99,000 followers, and his Twitter/X account has nearly 79,000 followers.
Venture Capital, Startup Ecosystem, Technology Investment, AI-Native Firms
Digital Media, Social Networking, Mobile Technology, E-commerce
Visionary, Entrepreneurial, Strategic, Results-Oriented, Influential
Startup Growth, Early-Stage Investment, Technology Innovation, Mentorship
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