About
Devi Jha attended Harvard studying computer science and previously founded an energy software company that participated in Y Combinator's S23 cohort before being acquired by Johnson Controls.
Founder at CardinalYC W26
Intro paths
YC
Devi went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Cardinal's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Devi can intro founders to Cardinal's investors below.
Cardinal's investors · 3
Co-founders at Cardinal
JL
Jianna LiuFounder
Experience
- CardinalCo-Foundercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- LeafpressCo-Founder2023 — 2025
Skills & more
Python (Programming Language)6Java4Public Speaking9
From Devi's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Devi Jha?
- Devi Jha attended Harvard studying computer science and previously founded an energy software company that participated in Y Combinator's S23 cohort before being acquired by Johnson Controls.
- Where does Devi Jha work?
- Devi Jha is Founder of Cardinal.
- What companies did Devi Jha found?
- Devi Jha founded Cardinal.
- Where did Devi Jha go to school?
- Devi Jha studied at Y Combinator; Prod; Harvard University.
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