Built by former investors and engineers who got tired watching smart people waste time on data aggregation and synthesis
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Who we are
Creating the Future of
AI in Finance
Our team is building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the global center of finance. Our headquarters serves as a hub for our talented team and demonstrates our commitment to innovation.
Launched during a turning point in Al, with the release of GPT-3, Raylu combines cutting-edge LLM technology with deep industry expertise to empower funds to move faster and smarter.
Ali Dastjerdi
Co-founder & CEO
Ali Dastjerdi drives Raylu’s vision of automating financial workflows with advanced AI. A Harvard graduate and former AI investor at Insight Partners, he blends deep technical expertise in machine learning with hands-on investment experience. Under Ali’s leadership, Raylu leverages cutting-edge LLM technology to streamline decisions for private markets worldwide.
Nathan Ondracek
Co-founder & CPO
As Raylu’s Chief Product Officer, Nathan Ondracek builds transformative AI solutions for private market investors. A Harvard graduate and former Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), he applies his machine learning and software expertise to deliver bespoke tools that elevate deal sourcing, diligence, and decision-making. Nathan’s product vision propels Raylu to the forefront of financial AI innovation.
Sam Ilkka
Co-founder & CTO
Samuel Ilkka shapes Raylu’s technology strategy, ensuring its AI platform provides fast, accurate insights for leading financial institutions. A University of Michigan graduate and former AWS Software Engineer, he wields extensive expertise in machine learning to continually refine Raylu’s capabilities. Samuel’s commitment to robust and scalable solutions empowers funds to stay ahead of the competition.
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