About
Jason Alco is a UCLA graduate (2018) and software engineer who co-founded Popl, a technology platform focused on digital networking and connection tools.
CEO & Founder at PoplYC W21
Intro paths
YC
Jason went through Y Combinator (Winter 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Jason can intro founders to Popl's investors below.
Experience
Skills & more
Public Speaking30Leadership18Management11Problem Solving7Linux7Computer Science34Software Development31Entrepreneurship18Project Management9C++6C3iOS Development5
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jason Alco?
- Jason Alco is a UCLA graduate (2018) and software engineer who co-founded Popl, a technology platform focused on digital networking and connection tools.
- Where does Jason Alco work?
- Jason Alco is CEO & Founder of Popl.
- What companies did Jason Alco found?
- Jason Alco founded Popl.
- Where did Jason Alco go to school?
- Jason Alco studied at Y Combinator (W21 Batch); UCLA (Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science); Berkeley High School (High School, International Baccalaureate Program).
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UCLA mafia127
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Shared employers
Also worked at Popl1
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