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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Jeff
Working at the intersection of 3d simulation and digital fashion. Previously at Snowflake, Cruise, etc.
Lucas
As a designer and engineer, I’ve led the development of products across industrial robotics, life sciences automation, an spatial computing. Focused on building human-spatial systems products for the built world.
Sami
Creator of Echo Chess AI. I build strategy games using AI and Game Design.
Ankit
Ankit is a Principal at South Park Commons, supporting founders from idea to company. Previously led U.S. expansion and growth at Servify and co-founded iService, a consumer device repair and service platform. He brings deep experience in GTM, operations, and cross-border scaling.
Abhinav
Abhinav is a builder with experience with Marketplaces, Search, and Distributed systems & ML Infra. Currently interested in all things Web3.
Dinkar
Previously, Director of Product at Meta and enthusiastic about applications of AI
Michael
Founder of Plato. Build internal tools without coding.
Michael
I'm working with Bao Van to build a future of work startup, tackling skilled talent shortages. You can find me at a Barry's class or the newest trending TikTok restaurant.
Yash
Drummer, cryptomaniac, and big fan of doggos. Building in web3 with andrew duca. Ex-robinhood, ex-cto of duffl (yc w20), kleiner perkins fellow '21
Demetrios
Ex-consultant, learning how to build. Passionate about web3 and edtech. Religious NBA fan, avid poker player, news junkie.

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What our members do


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
© 2022 All rights reserved.