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T. Dalton Combs, PhD

T. Dalton Combs, PhD

NeuroEconomist, Entrepreneur, Behavioral Science Expert, and Co-Founder

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San Francisco, California
Los Angeles, California
Joined February 2026
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T. Dalton Combs is an experienced entrepreneur and co-founder of multiple technology startups, including Jasmine Energy (YC S22), Temper, and Boundless Mind. His ventures consistently leverage behavioral science and AI to address market needs, from optimizing solar incentives to personalizing behavior change and blockchain dispute resolution. ycombinator+2
With a Ph.D. in NeuroEconomics from the University of Southern California, Combs possesses a deep scientific understanding of human behavior, decision-making, and neuroimaging. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in behavioral science and technology development. getclearspace+1
Combs has a notable history in applying behavioral science to real-world problems. As Head of Behavioral Science at Thrive Global and co-founder of Boundless Mind, he focused on creating technologies that help individuals establish and maintain positive habits and improve well-being. thriveglobal+1
He is an author of the book "Digital Behavioral Design," demonstrating his thought leadership in the intersection of digital technology and behavioral psychology, and providing a framework for understanding and influencing user behavior in digital products. amazon+1
Combs's career spans diverse roles from research scientist at top universities to CTO and CEO of startups, showcasing a versatile skill set that combines scientific rigor with technological innovation and business leadership. wellfound+1

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Writing

Digital Behavioral Design

January 1, 2020

Co-authored a book that explores frameworks for understanding and influencing human behavior in digital contexts. The book discusses how technology impacts user actions and decision-making.

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Introducing the Juris Protocol: Human-Powered Dispute Resolution for Blockchain Smart Contracts

January 1, 2017

A Medium article introducing the Juris Protocol, an alternative dispute resolution system built for blockchain smart contracts, emphasizing human involvement in resolving intent and misunderstandings.

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Modulation of synaptic input by GABAB receptors improves coincidence detection in medial superior olive neurons

January 1, 2012

An academic paper co-authored by T. Dalton Combs, focusing on how GABAB receptors influence the precise timing of neural responses in auditory processing.

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Hobbies

Brewing beer in his spare time. thriveglobal

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