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Ari Dutilh

Ari Dutilh

Builder of communities and founder of microgrant initiatives

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San Francisco, California
Joined March 2025

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Summary

Ari Dutilh is a serial entrepreneur and community builder with a passion for supporting young talent. He has co-founded several initiatives, including the Bagel Fund, which provides microgrants to aspiring young builders, and has been involved with Solo Founders and ODF, focusing on helping individuals launch their startups. dutilh+2
He demonstrates significant expertise in fostering large online communities, exemplified by his creation of Photography Lounge. Starting this Discord community at age 15, he grew it to over 30,000 members by implementing strategies for member retention, engagement, and a beginner-friendly environment, all while facilitating real-world connections among members. dutilh+1
As an alumnus of The Knowledge Society (TKS), Ari engaged in entrepreneurial and BioTech fellowship. During this time, he co-founded UltraRice, a non-profit dedicated to combating malnourishment in India, showcasing his early commitment to impactful projects and social responsibility. ultrarice
Ari is a prolific content creator, maintaining 'Ari's Quarterly' on Substack, a newsletter covering personal updates, startup news, and interesting links. He has also contributed to other platforms, including writing on Medium about Discord moderation, demonstrating his knowledge sharing and communication skills. substack+1

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AGAditya Gayakwadsaid
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has dived enthusiastically into building something new since leaving their last job.

Jan 7, 2026

GFGuglielmo Fondasaid
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has made a meaningful positive impact through their agrotech investments.

Oct 14, 2025

GMGregory Makodzebasaid they've seen
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make a big positive impact on their company's approach to content safety or moderation.

Oct 4, 2025