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
Anna went through Y Combinator (Fall 2025) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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
In turn, Anna can intro founders to Nessie's investors below.
Nessie's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Nessie
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
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
From Anna's professional profile.
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).
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