Benjamin Muñoz Cerro

Undergraduate researcher in condensed-matter and quantum electronics with international lab experience: Benjamin is a Stanford Physics & Math undergraduate who has worked on condensed-matter / quantum-electronics projects at Stanford and as an undergraduate intern collaborating with groups at Max Planck institutes (Stuttgart / MPIPKS). His background includes summer research (Harvard REU) and contributions referenced in Max Planck group materials and institute reports. stanford+4

Founder and operator of early-stage startups with a focus on AI/privacy: In 2025 Benjamin co-founded Velum Labs (accepted into Y Combinator F25) and is listed as founder/CEO of additional stealth-stage ventures. Public posts and his professional profile indicate active startup and YC engagement. linkedin+1

Hands-on builder and open-source developer: Benjamin maintains a GitHub account (benjamzc) with repositories related to electronics and research projects, indicating practical skills in software/hardware development alongside academic research. github+1

International background and STEM outreach: Originating from Chiguayante, Chile, he has engaged in STEM education/outreach (Centro Avanzado de Enseñanza SIMES) and translated that into research and entrepreneurial activities across Chile, the U.S., and Germany. google+2