Hi, I'm Yarik Markov - Co-founder & CTO at VOYGR (YC W26)
I'm driven by solving complex data challenges for AI at VOYGR. My passion lies in building intelligent systems that bring the world's local information to life, thriving at the intersection of machine learning, NLP, and strategic product development.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led Machine Learning efforts at Meta and Apple, developing advanced AI capabilities.
Co-founded VOYGR (YC W26) to build the definitive source of place data for AI.
Can help others architect scalable AI data infrastructure and ML systems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began career as a Software Engineer, building core technical skills and understanding of system architecture.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ C++
✦ Security
AI & ML Specialization
Transitioned into Machine Learning and NLP, contributing to advanced AI projects at Meta and Apple.
✦ Machine Learning
✦ NLP
✦ PyTorch
✦ Staff Engineer
Startup Innovation
Co-founded VOYGR, leading the technical vision to create a novel data platform for AI applications.
✦ Co-founder
✦ CTO
✦ YC W26
✦ AI Data
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Data Infrastructure Architect
Pioneering scalable and accurate data solutions for AI.
✦ Designing VOYGR's data platform for comprehensive, up-to-date local business information.
✦ Leveraging ML and NLP to ensure data quality and enrich AI applications.
✦ Building systems that continuously validate and update place data for critical business needs.
Machine Learning Visionary
Translating complex data into intelligent AI capabilities.
✦ Extensive experience in Machine Learning and NLP from roles at Apple and Meta.
✦ Applying advanced techniques to understand and process natural language and spatial data.
✦ Driving product innovation through cutting-edge AI and data science applications.
Strategic Technology Leader
Guiding technical teams and product vision from concept to reality.
✦ Co-founding VOYGR and setting its technical direction as CTO.
✦ Leading development efforts with a focus on scalable, robust, and intelligent systems.
✦ Bringing a wealth of experience from top tech companies to solve significant market challenges.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering novel applications for AI in understanding local environments.
✦ Collaborating with pioneers in AI and data-driven businesses.
✦ Finding strategic partners to scale VOYGR's data platform globally.
I can help with
✦ Architecting robust data solutions for AI and ML applications.
✦ Providing insights into building scalable NLP and place data systems.
✦ Sharing strategies for technical leadership in early-stage startups.
I would love your help on
✦ Connections to companies seeking advanced local data intelligence for their AI.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in the AI agent and geospatial data space.
✦ Mentorship on scaling a data-centric technology company.