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Andrew D'Souza

Andrew D'Souza

Founder @ Boardy AI. Ex-CEO @ Clearco. Investor & Advisor

Toronto, Ontario
Joined June 2024

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Summary

Andrew D'Souza is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling successful tech companies, including co-founding the fintech unicorn Clearco. He is known for his leadership in developing innovative funding models that leverage data science to reduce bias and provide accessible capital to a diverse range of founders. favikon+2
He demonstrates a deep fascination with artificial intelligence, particularly in its application to networking and fundraising. His latest venture, Boardy AI, focuses on creating an 'AI super connector' to facilitate high-value business connections and streamline the fundraising process for founders, reflecting his commitment to exploring the next frontier of technology. nitter+2
Andrew is also a prolific thought leader and active investor and advisor in the startup ecosystem. He shares insights and lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey across social media platforms like X and LinkedIn, where he engages with founders, investors, and innovators. nitter+2
He possesses a unique blend of technical depth and entrepreneurial optimism, stemming from his background in Systems Design Engineering. This allows him to approach complex problems with innovative solutions and maintain resilience through the challenges of building and scaling companies. favikon+1

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PSPeter Stansburysaid
ADAndrew D'Souza
is one of the most impressive CEOs or Heads of Growth they've worked with at a SaaS company.

Mar 14, 2026

CHCharles Hudsonsaid they'd put
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among the top B2C founders they know who've raised outside funding.

Feb 11, 2026

TPThomas Powersaid
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is one of the most impressive product leaders they've met who came through YC and University of Waterloo.

Jan 30, 2026

MCMichelle Coventrysaid they would trust
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to lead product for a fast-growing, YC-backed company.

Jan 23, 2026

TPThomas Powersaid that if they were introducing a software product to a large real estate company,
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would be among the people they'd most want to talk to because of their openness and curiosity.

Jan 22, 2026

TPThomas Powersaid
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is one of the most impressive startup owners they've worked with recently.

Jan 21, 2026

CHCharles Hudsonsaid
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is one of the most impressive people they know who's transitioned from a top tech company to the startup world.

Dec 20, 2025

MJMarc Jarrettsaid
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has made a big impact at their startup after coming from a major tech company.

Dec 20, 2025

OGOwen Gretzingersaid
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has demonstrated especially strong vision or leadership in AI as a seed stage founder.

Oct 15, 2025

RARobin AYMEsaid they consider
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one of the most accomplished founders they've worked with, particularly after their exit.

Jul 30, 2025

SPStephanie Palmerisaid
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built a company from the ground up that eventually achieved a successful acquisition or IPO.

Jul 18, 2025