YCS25· AI· DevtoolsChar
The AI notepad that knows and works for you
ActiveChecked 16h ago
Founders
- John JeongFounder/CEO
- Deokhaeng LeeFounder
- Yujong LeeFounder
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About Char
Char is a daily notepad that finishes your todos for you. Type a checkbox, and an agent picks it up — researching, drafting, or scheduling on your behalf. Stay in command. Char does the work.
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea; Remote
Char: questions
Which YC batch was Char in?
Char was in Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch (S25).
Is Char still active?
Y Combinator lists Char as active.
Who founded Char?
Char's founders, as listed on its YC page: John Jeong (Founder/CEO), Deokhaeng Lee (Founder), Yujong Lee (Founder).
Where is Char based?
Char lists Seoul, Seoul, South Korea; Remote as its location on YC's directory.
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