Overview
James Baek is a Founder at Y Combinator [1]. Baek holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology [11] and attended Y Combinator from May to September 2026 [12]. Baek founded 6thSense (YC S26), serving as Founder & CEO beginning in March 2026 [4]. Prior experience includes roles as Growth & Sales Lead at Skool [7], Associate at Entrepreneurs First [5], Product Manager and Sales at Goldtek [6], and Security Operations Specialist at USFK [8]. Baek also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Researcher at Georgia Institute of Technology from January to May 2024 [9][10]. According to Baek's professional statement, clarity comes from action rather than thought [2].
Profile introduction
Two things matter in life. 1. Money is a byproduct of what you love to do. 2. Clarity comes from action, not thought.
Career history
- FounderJun 2026 to presentY Combinator
- Founder & CEOMar 2026 to present6thSense (YC S26)
- AssociateApr 2026 to Jun 2026Entrepreneurs First
- Product Manager and SalesDec 2025 to May 2026Goldtek
- Growth & Sales LeadAug 2024 to Dec 2025Skool
- Security Operations SpecialistJun 2024 to Dec 2025USFK
- Teaching AssistantJan 2023 to May 2024Georgia Institute of Technology
- ResearcherJan 2023 to May 2024Georgia Institute of Technology
Education
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical EngineeringAug 2022 - Dec 2025Georgia Institute of Technology
Y CombinatorMay 2026 - Sep 2026
- High School Diploma at Western Reserve Academy
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