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Sebastian Tan

Sebastian Tan

Founder and tech operator focused on reentry and talent

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San Francisco, California
Joined May 2025
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Summary

Serial young founder and startup operator who builds both mission-driven products and talent tools. sebastiantan+2
Committed social-impact entrepreneur focused on reentry: founded OutsideConnection to connect formerly incarcerated people with fair-chance employers and reduce recidivism. pointsoflight+2
Early-career technologist pursuing non-traditional pathways: paused/ deferred Stanford enrollment to take industry fellowships and internships (including Palantir's Meritocracy Fellowship) and join startup accelerators/cohort roles. businessinsider+1
Builds talent- and hiring-focused products: Talunt positions itself as an end-to-end recruiting stack combining sourcing, ATS, outbound, enrichment, interview automation, and offer management. talunt+1

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Research on youth incarceration, microfinancing, and financial literacy (awaiting publication)

Research conducted in collaboration with researchers at Oxford University's Global Priorities Institute focusing on youth incarceration, microfinancing, and financial literacy (noted as awaiting publication).

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Hobbies

Enjoys exploring food/cuisine and staying active — including lifting. sebastiantan+1

Notes

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is someone they consider to have standout engineering skills and impact.

Feb 22, 2026