About
Aaron Wang previously worked in quantitative finance and at Facebook's AI division. He holds a background in computer science, applied mathematics, and economics from Brown University.
Founder at AlexYC W24
Intro paths
YC
Aaron went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Alex's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Aaron can intro founders to Alex's investors below.
Alex's investors · 6
1984 Ventures Management, LlcSan Francisco · $1M checks · since 2025645 VenturesNew York · $1M – $5M checksHOF CapitalNew York · $25K – $15M checks · since 2024Peak XV PartnersTrianon · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Uncorrelated VenturesLas Vegas · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024
Co-founders at Alex
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John RytelFounder
Experience
- Alex AICo-Founder and CEOcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Pioneer FundVenture Partnercurrent2024 — present
- Various StartupsAngel Investorcurrent2023 — present
- Marshall WaceQuant Engineer2023
- FacebookAI Research Engineer2022
- Arrowstreet Capital, Limited PartnershipQuant2021 — 2022
- AlationMachine Learning Engineer2021
- University of California, Los AngelesVisiting Researcher2021
- Intern From HomeChief Technology Officer2020 — 2021
Skills & more
Java5Python (Programming Language)4TensorFlow3MATLAB3C4Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)4C++4Git2Google Cloud Platform (GCP)2JavaScript3Mathematical Analysis13Quantitative Research12
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Machine LearningObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Software DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesMolecular & Cellular BiologyActive LearningApplied MathematicsCollaborative Problem SolvingFrom Aaron's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Aaron Wang?
- Aaron Wang previously worked in quantitative finance and at Facebook's AI division. He holds a background in computer science, applied mathematics, and economics from Brown University.
- Where does Aaron Wang work?
- Aaron Wang is Founder of Alex.
- What companies did Aaron Wang found?
- Aaron Wang founded Alex.
- Where did Aaron Wang go to school?
- Aaron Wang studied at Y Combinator (W24); Brown University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science); Brown University (Master of Science - MS, Computer Science).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianYC Summer 2005Founded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded Pursuit +1
+ 8,766 more
Y Combinator mafia4,716
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ryan SheaEntrepreneurshipFounded StacksTarek MansourFounded KalshiSuhail DoshiEating beans & riceFounded Playground +1Subomi OluwalanaW22Founded ConvoyDarius "Bubs" MonsefS19Founded Sightbox +3Matthew ScholzFounded Oisin Biotechnologies +3
+ 4,709 more
Brown University mafia114
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Joe GebbiaJoint classesFounded AirbnbDylan FieldScBFounded FigmaPeter ThompsonBachelor's DegreeFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Grant VerstandigFounded Trase +3Sangeeta N. BhatiaBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Port Therapeutics +3Ronak MassandMaster's degreeFounded Parkloco +3
+ 107 more
Alation mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyMaroof AhmedFounder at Octopus VenturesJustin SwartPartner at Bitkraft Esports VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital
+ 1,994 more
Also attended Brown University423
Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalJoe GebbiaCo-founder of AirbnbDylan FieldCo-founder, CEO & Chair of FigmaAlexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesJohn KimInvestor Relations at General CatalystAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Alex AI2
Also worked at Marshall Wace9
Alexis VersandiVenture Partner · Investment Committee at ALIAVIA VenturesJoselyn JoanesInvestment Associate at Outward VCRachel TownendGeneral Partner & Chief of Staff at Illuminate FinancialSabrina ChowAssociate at Betatron Venture GroupKeri GawlikAssociate Partner, Capital at Maverix Private EquityOmair AnsariFounder at Abhi
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Also worked at Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership3
Also worked at Alation11
Anders RanumPartner at Sapphire VenturesAshu GargInvestor at Foundation CapitalRaman KhannaManaging Director at Dell Technologies CapitalPreeti RathiGeneral Partner at Icon VenturesMatt GarrattGeneral Partner at US Venture PartnersGreg SandsFounder and Managing Partner at Costanoa Ventures
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