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.
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.
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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
Co-founders at Inkbox
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Ray LiaoCofounder and CEO
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Dima VremenkoFounder
Experience
- Inkbox (YC S26)Cofounder & CTOcurrent2025 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- EmpalloFounding AI/ML & Software Engineer2024 — 2025Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- EmpalloMachine Learning Engineer2023 — 2024Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Mon(IoT)r Research GroupResearch Volunteer2022Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Analyst Co-op2021Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- WayfairPricing & Profitability Analyst Co-op2019Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Center for Democracy and Reconciliation in Southeast EuropeSummer Intern2017Thessaloniki, Greece
Skills & more
PyTorchGitCascading Style Sheets (CSS)LinuxjQueryMongoDBJavaScriptJavaHTMLC++C (Programming Language)React.js
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PythonSQLStataMicrosoft OfficeBloomberg CertifiedPython (Programming Language)StatisticsGNU/LinuxGNU DebuggerWiresharkx86 AssemblyData AnalysisFrom Alex's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alex Wilcox?
- 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.
- Where does Alex Wilcox work?
- Alex Wilcox is Cofounder & CTO of Inkbox.
- What companies did Alex Wilcox found?
- Alex Wilcox founded Inkbox.
- Where did Alex Wilcox go to school?
- Alex Wilcox studied at Northeastern University (Master of Science - MS, Computer Science); Northeastern University (Bachelor of Science, BS - Mathematics & Economics); East China Normal University.
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
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Northeastern University mafia43
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
James SteinbergBachelor's degreeFounded OpenShelf +2Luke ZaientzBSFounded Reigning Champs +1Vicente ZavarceBachelor’s DegreeFounded Yummy +1Kahlil LaljiBachelor's of ScienceFounded Natural +1Kasey ZhangBachelor of ScienceFounded Gulp +1Tim McCarthyBachelor of ScienceFounded Spring Loaded Technology +1
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Empallo mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
East China Normal University mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Northeastern University261
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
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Also attended East China Normal University28
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
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Also attended Evanston Township High School (ETHS)6
Liz WesthouseHead of Community & Partnerships, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionAnnika 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
Also worked at Empallo2
Also worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)907
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
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Also worked at Wayfair51
Neeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesAaron AthanasPeople Operations Associate at GreycroftKate GulliverCFO/CAO at Asymmetric Capital PartnersRobert KoschigHead of Economics at 1kxMargaret LawrenceEntrepreneurial executive focused on scaling teams and driving shareholder valueTimothy ChangManaging Director at Goodwater Capital
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