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615 people in our graph share verified history with Anna β schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Garry TanunlockedAnna: together at Y Combinator (2025)
Γ10Anna: together at Y Combinator
Anna: together at The Rockefeller University
About
Anna Zhang is a Yale graduate who previously worked as an engineer on Amazon's recommendation service, where she developed machine learning features and led an experiment with significant business impact. She has a background in neuroscience research from her work at The Rockefeller University and co-founded Nessie to develop AI systems.
Co-Founder & CEO at NessieYC F25
Intro paths
YC
Anna went through Y Combinator (Fall 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator β the partner who ran Nessie's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Anna can intro founders to Nessie's investors below.
Nessie's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Nessie
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Tiger WangCo-Founder & CTO
Experience
- Nessie LabsCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- AmazonSoftware Engineer2024 β 2025Seattle WA
- Yale UniversityResearch Assistant2024
- AmazonSoftware Engineer Intern2023Seattle, Washington, United States
- The Urban Philanthropic FundInvestment Team Head2021 β 2022
- The Urban Philanthropic FundInvestment Analyst2021
- TencentIntern2020
- The Rockefeller UniversitySummer Research Intern2019Greater New York City Area
Skills & more
Strategic Consulting2Artificial Intelligence (AI)2Large Language Models (LLM)2Feature Writing3MATLAB2Python (Programming Language)Machine LearningSQL1
Languages Chinese Β· English
- Introductory Effective Altruism Program β Effective Altruism Virtual Programs
- Machine Learning β Coursera
- LEARNx: Deep Learning through Transformative Pedagogy β edX
- Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life β Coursera
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Anna Zhang?
- Anna Zhang is a Yale graduate who previously worked as an engineer on Amazon's recommendation service, where she developed machine learning features and led an experiment with significant business impact. She has a background in neuroscience research from her work at The Rockefeller University and co-founded Nessie to develop AI systems.
- Where does Anna Zhang work?
- Anna Zhang is Co-Founder & CEO of Nessie.
- What companies did Anna Zhang found?
- Anna Zhang founded Nessie.
- Where did Anna Zhang go to school?
- Anna Zhang studied at Y Combinator; Yale University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science); Stevenson School (High School Diploma).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Garry TanPresident & CEOFounded Y Combinator +1Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianPartnerFounded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded Paradigm +1
+ 10,223 more
Yale University mafia373
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Michael SeibelBAFounded SocialCamBen SilbermannB.A.Founded Audiobeta +2Justin KanPhysics and PhilosophyFounded Stash +6Jonathan RothbergDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Raindance Technologies +4Donald IngberM. Phil.Founded Unravel Biosciences +3Kevin RyanBAFounded Transcend Therapeutics +2
+ 366 more
Stevenson School mafia3
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 ConvoyArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby CapitalVictor SantosVictor Scout at One Way Ventures
+ 1,994 more
Also attended Yale University1,064
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
+ 1,058 more
Also attended Stevenson School10
Amanda SalzmanPrincipal at Smash CapitalJimmy JiaVenture Partner; Managing Partner & Founder, Jia Group at Pi LabsKeith NilssonManaging Partner at Xplorer CapitalMandy SalzmanAngel investorCharlie FosterSenior Associate at Banneker PartnersKestrin PanteraMember at Pasadena Angels
+ 4 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Nessie Labs1
Also worked at Amazon1,090
Apoorva MehtaFounder of Instacart; founder of Cloud Health SystemsBinny BansalCo-founder of Flipkart; co-founder of PhonePe and OppDoorBrad PorterFounder & CEO of Collaborative RoboticsJane MooneyCo-founder & VP, Strategy and Finance at Collaborative RoboticsNick FrosstCo-founder of CohereViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista Capital
+ 1,084 more
Also worked at Yale University189
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgatePatrick EnnisVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupStacey HeroInvestor at Third Rock VenturesVivek GopalanInvestment Team at 8VCSallie KimInvestor at 8VCElias QuijanoPrincipal at Northpond Ventures
+ 183 more
Also worked at Tencent55
Leo LuInvestor at Foundation CapitalMichael CheungInvestment at Makers FundCami KatzInvestor at Notable CapitalYong LimDirector / CRIT Ventures USA at Crit VenturesMuzzammil (MZ) ZaveriPartner at Audacious Ventures backing ambitious early-stage foundersKate WangAssociate at FinTech Collective
+ 49 more