Great ideas rarely emerge from isolation

South Park Commons is a community of technologists ideating and validating what to build next. We believe this shouldn’t be done alone. Our members range from exited founders and highly-cited researchers to new graduates and first-time entrepreneurs. What unites us is ambition, ability, and a mutual commitment to helping each other navigate -1 to 0.

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OUR Members

A Modern Day Xerox PARC


We focus on highly technical builders in the -1 to 0. Over the last decade, we have had 1,000 members join us to start companies, pursue research, and work on other ambitious projects.

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Bryan
CTO of Centari. We help with documents.
Dina
Head of Product, Gen AI Data @Adobe | VC Scout @NEA | Former Founding Engineer at Source AI (acquired by DataRobot) | Working on something new
Devang
I'm a tinkerer with interested in transforming complex challenges across hardware, software, AI in different domains. I have built products around different domains including finance, HR and databases - and lead talented engineers, designers and data scientists in creating impactful solutions. I thrive at the bleeding edge—converting research breakthroughs into practical innovations. My passion lies in building technically ambitious products that reshape industries. Always seeking like-minded collaborators ready to create meaningful impact through technology.
Vijay
I'm a Stanford C.S. grad with 25+ years of experience, mostly in gaming but also feature film visual effects and consumer and enterprise software. I love games, teaching, building tools, karaoke, climbing, and fantasy books.
Brandon
I’m the co-founder and CEO of Vori, a modern operating system for the grocery industry that is transforming the inventory management process for retailers and suppliers through user-friendly technology. Prior to Vori, I started Greo, a YC-backed startup that facilitated troll-free dialogue about social issues. Before that I worked at the White House and attended Stanford, where I was the student body Vice President.
Arun
2x Founder SmartPhones, Fintech, AI Samsung, Startups, Govt, Non-Profits
Arushi
Previously Computer Science @ Stanford University and Infrastructure @ Reddit; interested in AI / ML applications in creative technology and artistic marketplaces, security and infrastructure engineering, improving productivity for builders, composition and sound design
Yaron
3x entrepreneur. I love starting and building new things.
Priya
Priya co-founded ZestMoney (India’s earliest BNPL fintech) in 2015. Prior to Zest, Priya was at Wonga.com, a UK fintech company. Priya has had stints in investment banking and consulting. Education - MBA from London Business School, B.Tech from IIT BHU.
Eli
Founder of 2x11 and Scenset. Ex Netflix/Apple/Stitch Fix leader in algorithms and stats, astrophysicist and technical author.

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Our members have started 250+ companies, including several unicorns. Others have become core contributors to leading research organizations, open-source software projects, and academic institutions.

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380 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
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South Park Commons
380 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
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