About
David Chu studied computer science and economics at Brown University and is currently working in health data.
Founder at AlunaYC S24
Intro paths
YC
David went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, David can intro founders to Aluna's investors below.
Experience
- AlunaCo-Founder & CEOcurrent2025 — present
- Nerve (YC S24)Co-Founder & CEO2024 — 2025
- SiftCo-Founder & CEO2022 — 2024
Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Chu?
- David Chu studied computer science and economics at Brown University and is currently working in health data.
- Where does David Chu work?
- David Chu is Founder of Aluna.
- What companies did David Chu found?
- David Chu founded Aluna.
- Where did David Chu go to school?
- David Chu studied at Brown University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science - Economics); University of Oxford (Visiting Student, Philosophy); Hinsdale Central High School.
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University of Oxford mafia290
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Brown University mafia114
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Hinsdale Central High School mafia2
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