About
Alisa Wu studied engineering at the University of Waterloo and worked as a software engineer at Zoox (Amazon) on autonomous vehicle systems. She is a co-founder of Bluma.
Founder at BlumaYC F25
Intro paths
YC
Alisa went through Y Combinator (Fall 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Harj Taggar, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Bluma's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Alisa can intro founders to Bluma's investors below.
Bluma's investors · 1
Co-founders at Bluma
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Stephen NiFounder
Experience
- Bluma (YC F25)Co-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — present
- ZooxSoftware Engineer Intern2025San Francisco Bay Area
- ArupSoftware Engineer Intern2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- BlackBerrySoftware Engineer Intern2024Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Skills & more
TypeScript8Twilio3Qt2QNX3Agile Methodologies1Gitlab2Web Development3Graphic Design2React.js9OpenGL2Amazon Web Services (AWS)3MATLAB2
+6 more
SOLIDWORKSC++Python (Programming Language)DockerJiraMath TutoringFrom Alisa's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Alisa Wu?
- Alisa Wu studied engineering at the University of Waterloo and worked as a software engineer at Zoox (Amazon) on autonomous vehicle systems. She is a co-founder of Bluma.
- Where does Alisa Wu work?
- Alisa Wu is Founder of Bluma.
- What companies did Alisa Wu found?
- Alisa Wu founded Bluma.
- Where did Alisa Wu go to school?
- Alisa Wu studied at Y Combinator (F25); University of Waterloo (Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Systems Design Engineering).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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Y Combinator mafia4,716
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Ryan SheaEntrepreneurshipFounded StacksTarek MansourFounded KalshiSuhail DoshiEating beans & riceFounded Playground +1Subomi OluwalanaW22Founded ConvoyDarius "Bubs" MonsefS19Founded Sightbox +3Matthew ScholzFounded Oisin Biotechnologies +3
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University of Waterloo mafia200
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Apoorva MehtaBAScFounded InstacartZach WaterfieldComputer EngineeringFounded Zettlor +1Peter CarresciaBMathFounded GoConfirm +1Eric BlondeelDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Samos Insurance +1Oleg KostourHonours Bachelor of Architectural StudiesFounded AtlasGrid +1Anton KrutianskyBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)Founded AtlasGrid +1
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Zoox mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Jacob PortukalianSoftware ContractorFounded Cascade Space +1Sejun ParkTechnical Program ManagerFounded AaloOscar BeijbomPrincipal EngineerFounded NyckelIan BaldwinSoftware EngineerFounded Booth AIChris MuiThermal EngineerFounded Electric AirSam MongaHardware Integration EngineerFounded Autumn Labs
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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
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Also attended University of Waterloo357
Chamath PalihapitiyaFounder & CEO of Social CapitalApoorva MehtaFounder of Instacart; founder of Cloud Health SystemsKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalRohan MongaInvestment Associate at Luge CapitalAndrew MiklasGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorAniTalent Team at Hummingbird Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Bluma (YC F25)1
Also worked at Zoox25
Shahin FarshchiPartner at Lux CapitalVrinda GuptaInvestment Analyst at Titan CapitalBrian NicholsGM - Angel Squad, Venture Partner at Hustle FundEddie FishmanAdvisor at Commonweal VenturesSasha OstojicVenture Partner at Playground GlobalLaurie YolerVenture Partner at Playground Global
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Also worked at Arup22
Zohaib DarFounder Relations at Transform Capital ManagementEd GregorySenior Legal Counsel at AirTree VenturesSophie VaughanHead of Impact and Investor Relations at ArcTern VenturesJon LowCo-Founder & Partner, Format One at Joyance PartnersPedroInvestor at Zacua VenturesPedro GarcíaInvestment Manager at Zacua Ventures
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Also worked at BlackBerry62
Karim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalMike MontanoInvestor at True VenturesAnastasia HambaliInvestor at Side Door VenturesRyan GibsonVP of Finance at Eclipse VenturesDevon GallowayCo-Founder & General Partner at Inovia CapitalMichael LittCo-Founder & General Partner at Inovia Capital
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