Find your path to Evan
10,499 people in our graph can introduce you to Evan.
Each arrow is one introduction. Sign up to fill in the first one.
Ask Leo Lu to introduce you to Evan
You →Leo · together at YC W23 (2023) →Evan
Ask Jamie Chen to introduce you to Evan
You →Jamie · together at YC W23 →Evan
Ask Sam Okafor to introduce you to Evan
You →Sam · 6 people · together at University of California, Berkeley - School of Law →Evan
Sign up to find every way you can get introduced to Evan
- Your email: the people you already email who know Evan
- 2nd- and 3rd-degree connections: people you know who worked, studied or invested with Evan
- Your LinkedIn: the connections who can make the intro for you
We rank every route by how warm it is, so you raise on warm intros instead of cold emails.
About
Evan Zimmerman leverages his background as a hands-on patent operator to create value through practical IP strategies, runs a YC-backed AI startup for patent practitioners, and targets small, fast-growing markets.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Founder at EdgeYC W23
Intro paths
Evan went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Evan can intro founders to Edge's investors below.
Edge's investors · 7
Co-founders at Edge

Experience
- EdgeCEO and Cofoundercurrent2023 — present
- EdgeCEO and Cofounder2020 — 2023
- JovonoFoundercurrent2016 — present
- Mighty VenturesCofounder2018 — 2023United States
- Brush Up ClubChairman2017 — 2018Greater Los Angeles Area
- FastPayResearcher2013Greater Los Angeles Area
- Rosam and AssociatesIT Associate2010 — 2012Greater Los Angeles Area
Skills & more
+12 more
Business Method PatentsDesign PatentsIntellectual Property ValuationData AnalyticsMachine LearningCyber Risk ManagementPrivacy ComplianceInternational Intellectual PropertyDesign ThinkingStrategyAnalysisDebateLanguages English
From Evan's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Per curated public sources.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Evan J. Zimmerman?
- Evan Zimmerman leverages his background as a hands-on patent operator to create value through practical IP strategies, runs a YC-backed AI startup for patent practitioners, and targets small, fast-growing markets.
- Where does Evan J. Zimmerman work?
- Evan J. Zimmerman is Founder of Edge and Angel at Jovono.
- What does Evan J. Zimmerman invest in?
- Evan J. Zimmerman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- What check size does Evan J. Zimmerman write?
- Evan J. Zimmerman typically writes checks of $50K – $3M.
- What companies did Evan J. Zimmerman found?
- Evan J. Zimmerman founded Edge.
- What companies has Evan J. Zimmerman invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Vimcal.
- Where did Evan J. Zimmerman go to school?
- Evan J. Zimmerman studied at Y Combinator (W23); University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (Doctor of Law - JD); University of Chicago (Bachelor’s Degree, Economics).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,508
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Chicago mafia220
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law mafia22
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Fastpay mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
+ 1,994 more
Also attended University of California, Berkeley - School of Law130
+ 124 more
Also attended University of Chicago613
+ 607 more
Also attended Harvard University2,000
+ 1,994 more











































