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Alex Wilcox

Founder

Cofounder & CTO at Inkbox

United States

FoundedInkbox · YC

About

Alex Wilcox is a cofounder at Inkbox with a background in machine learning engineering and computer networking research. He holds an MS in Computer Science and dual bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Northeastern University.

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Alex Wilcox @alxwlcx

update: @ycombinator amplifies this effect by an order of magnitude https://t.co/PkK9zX7STl

Jul 17, 2026 · ♥ 7

Alex Wilcox @alxwlcx

we set up a custom GitHub App for our internal AI agent. its commits always show this random guy's pic instead of its own. reverse image searched it and it's @nklsmhs. it's like he's a part of the team now https://t.co/27mWkG4G4q

Jul 15, 2026 · ♥ 10 · ⇄ 1

Alex Wilcox @alxwlcx

.@sama gpt 5.6 sol fucks. i think im in love

Jul 15, 2026 · ♥ 4

Cofounder & CTO at InkboxYC S26

Intro paths

YC

Alex went through Y Combinator (Summer 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Tyler Bosmeny, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Inkbox's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Alex can intro founders to Inkbox's investors below.

Inkbox's investors · 1

Y Combinator

Co-founders at Inkbox

RLRay Liao
Ray LiaoCofounder and CEO
DVDima Vremenko
Dima VremenkoFounder

Experience

  1. Inkbox (YC S26)Cofounder & CTOcurrent2025 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  2. EmpalloFounding AI/ML & Software Engineer2024 — 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  3. EmpalloMachine Learning Engineer2023 — 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  4. Mon(IoT)r Research GroupResearch Volunteer2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  5. Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Analyst Co-op2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  6. WayfairPricing & Profitability Analyst Co-op2019Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  7. Center for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeast EuropeSummer Intern2017Thessaloniki, Greece

Education

  1. Northeastern UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Computer Science2021 — 2024
  2. Northeastern UniversityBachelor of Science, BS - Mathematics & Economics2017 — 2021
  3. East China Normal University2017
  4. Evanston Township High School (ETHS)2013 — 2017

Skills & more

PyTorchGitCascading Style Sheets (CSS)LinuxjQueryMongoDBJavaScriptJavaHTMLC++C (Programming Language)React.js
+12 morePythonSQLStataMicrosoft OfficeBloomberg CertifiedPython (Programming Language)StatisticsGNU/LinuxGNU DebuggerWiresharkx86 AssemblyData Analysis

From Alex's professional profile.

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia8,668

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Sam AltmanPresidentFounded LooptFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded CoinbaseMatt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded HotspotsTrae StephensYC Winter 2022Founded PursuitDelian AsparouhovYC Summer 2014Founded Nightingale +1Justin KanYC Winter 2018Founded Rye +3

+ 8,661 more

Northeastern University mafia34

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

James SteinbergBachelor's degreeFounded ZipX +1Vicente ZavarceBachelor’s DegreeFounded Yummy +1Luke ZaientzBSFounded Otto Sport AIDavid ColtonBachelor's degreeFounded AlgoUniversityArjun BasuMBAFounded mydalaNeil B.Bachelor's degreeFounded shortkit

+ 27 more

Empallo mafia3

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Ray LiaoCofounder, CTOFounded InkboxDima VremenkoMachine Learning Engineer InternFounded Inkbox

East China Normal University mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Elie DufeuHSK3 spring classFounded Metreecs

Same school

Also attended Northeastern University256

Matt GuineyChief Financial Officer at Flybridge Capital PartnersSaunaz MoradiPartner, Communications at Lux CapitalBrian DixonManaging Partner at Kapor CapitalMurat BicerGeneral Partner at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Arjun BalajiPartner, Investing & Research at ParadigmAyesha AroraVenture Partner at S32

+ 250 more

Also attended East China Normal University29

Ali Fisher SweetInvestor at Index VenturesDavid FeinerPrincipal at Marlin Equity PartnersMorgan JohnsonTechnology Investor at Marlin Equity PartnersSethGeneral Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.Benoit BoisseuilPartner at Astanor VenturesHélène Henry-PrincePartner at Astanor Ventures

+ 23 more

Also attended Evanston Township High School (ETHS)5

Annika DeStefanoSenior Associate at Oxeon PartnersNathan LivingstonAnalyst at Catalio Capital Management, LPSam RosenVice President at GICDarius JohnsonInvestor at Insight PartnersChase KimballAdvisor, Quantum at Roadrunner Ventures

Shared employers

Also worked at Inkbox (YC S26)2

Ray LiaoCofounder and CEO at InkboxDima VremenkoFounder at Inkbox

Also worked at Empallo2

Ray LiaoCofounder and CEO at InkboxDima VremenkoFounder at Inkbox

Also worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)857

David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockDave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalRiccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures

+ 851 more

Also worked at Wayfair48

Neeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesAaron AthanasPeople Operations Associate at GreycroftKate GulliverCFO/CAO at Asymmetric Capital PartnersMargaret LawrenceInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersTimothy ChangManaging Director at Goodwater CapitalBen GormanPrincipal at F-Prime Capital Partners

+ 42 more