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Arlan Rakhmetzhanov

Arlan Rakhmetzhanov

AI founder, YC S25, Stanford researcher, Forbes 30u30 honoree

San Francisco, California
Joined July 2025

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Summary

Arlan Rakhmetzhanov is a remarkably young and driven AI entrepreneur, having founded Nozomio (with its product Nia, an AI agent for engineers) and joining the Y Combinator S25 batch at just 18 years old. His rapid iteration and focus on building led to him raising $6.2 million in seed funding. He notably dropped out of high school to fully dedicate himself to his startup vision. businessinsider+4
With an early interest in technology and entrepreneurship, Arlan taught himself to code at 15 and began his journey by building an AI-powered database for scholarships. He gained early recognition, including being featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Kazakhstan, and has a strong background in venture capital research through his remote internship at Stanford University. sifted+3
Arlan is a self-published author of 'Doorway to Venture Capital: An Introduction for Young Students', showcasing his commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among younger generations. This publication reflects his deep engagement with the venture capital ecosystem. amazon+1

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Jan 27, 2026

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Jan 17, 2026

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has been a driving force behind the development of agents that help people use computers more effectively at their company.

Dec 27, 2025

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would be among their top picks as a co-founder or early investor.

Nov 17, 2025

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is one of the most talented people they've worked with on AI Search or Search technologies.

Oct 20, 2025

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as one of the top high school students in the class of 2026 or 2027.

Aug 11, 2025

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played a key role in tackling code hallucinations or AI code suggestion issues on their team.

Aug 7, 2025