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About
Eric Zhu studied mathematics at the University of Chicago and previously worked as a quantitative trader.
Founder at AxisYC W22
Intro paths
Eric went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Axis's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Eric can intro founders to Axis's investors below.
Axis's investors · 7
Co-founders at Axis
Founder at AxisYC W26
Intro paths
Eric went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Ankit Gupta, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Axis's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
In turn, Eric can intro founders to Axis's investors below.
Axis's investors · 3
Co-founders at Axis
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eric Zhu?
- Eric Zhu studied mathematics at the University of Chicago and previously worked as a quantitative trader.
- Where does Eric Zhu work?
- Eric Zhu is Founder of Axis.
- What companies did Eric Zhu found?
- Eric Zhu founded Axis, Axis.
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,594
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Chicago mafia236
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
The Lawrenceville School mafia35
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Paradigm mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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