About
George Zhai holds a degree from Georgia Tech and has engineering experience in autonomous vehicles, marine robotics, and robotic systems. He works on applying AI and automation technologies to real-world applications.
Founder at AutoSituYC W26
Intro paths
YC
George 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 AutoSitu's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, George can intro founders to AutoSitu's investors below.
AutoSitu's investors · 2
Co-founders at AutoSitu
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Xuanshu (Asher) LinFounder
Experience
- AutoSitu (YC W26)CEO, Co-Foundercurrent2026 — present
- General MotorsAI Engineer2024 — 2025
- General MotorsAI/ML Software Engineer2024
- Brunswick CorporationAutonomous Robotics Intern2022 — 2023Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Coordinated Science Laboratory at University of IllinoisRobotics Undergraduate Researcher2021 — 2022Champaign County, Illinois, United States
- mHUBHard Tech Development Intern2021 — 2022Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Illini MotorsportsFormula SAE Aerodynamic Subsystem Project Lead2020 — 2021Champaign, Illinois, United States
- Aerospace Industries AssociationCo-Founder of the rocket club for Team America Rocketry Challenge2017 — 2018Walnut, California, United States
Education
- Y CombinatorYC W26
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science - MS, Computer Science2023 — 2025
- University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignBachelor of Science - BS, Engineering Mechanics2019 — 2023
Skills & more
Zoning2Research and Development (R&D)2Reinforcement LearningTechnical LeadershipExplainable AI(XAI)1Strategic Leadership1Responsible AI1System Safety EngineeringResearch1Systems EngineeringAI safety1Human Computer Interaction
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Generative AIPython (Programming Language)AlgorithmsC++AppiumKubernetesDatabricksEmbedded SystemsModeling and SimulationMotion PlanningProject ManagementInternet of Things (IoT)Languages Chinese · English · German
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does George Zhai work?
- George Zhai is Founder at AutoSitu.
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- George Zhai founded AutoSitu.
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