About
Jay Chia graduated from Cornell University with research experience in deep learning and computational biology. He has held ML infrastructure roles at Freenome and Lyft's autonomous driving division, and previously served as head of recruiting at a Singapore-based startup after military service.
Founder at EventualYC W22
Intro paths
YC
Jay went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Eventual's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Jay can intro founders to Eventual's investors below.
Eventual's investors · 3
Co-founders at Eventual
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Sammy SidhuFounder
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Tony WangFounder
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Patrick AmesFounder
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Ritvik KapilaFounder
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Maurice WeberFounder
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Alexander FilipchikFounder
Experience
- EventualCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- LyftSenior Software Engineer (Autonomous Driving)2020 — 2022
- FreenomeML Infrastructure Engineer2018 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- FacebookiOS Software Engineer2017 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Cornell UniversityComputational Biologist (Danko lab, Yu lab)2017 — 2018Ithaca, New York Area
- ShopBackHead of Regional Talent Acquisition2015 — 2016
- Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)Tank Platoon Commander2012 — 2014
Skills & more
Python (Programming Language)17Docker16Python4React.js3Flask3Django2PyTorch1TensorFlow1Google Cloud Platform (GCP)2Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)2PostgreSQL1Leadership24
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jay Chia?
- Jay Chia graduated from Cornell University with research experience in deep learning and computational biology. He has held ML infrastructure roles at Freenome and Lyft's autonomous driving division, and previously served as head of recruiting at a Singapore-based startup after military service.
- Where does Jay Chia work?
- Jay Chia is Founder of Eventual.
- What companies did Jay Chia found?
- Jay Chia founded Eventual.
- Where did Jay Chia go to school?
- Jay Chia studied at Cornell University (Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science); Raffles Institution (High School, Sciences).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia8,773
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Cornell University mafia218
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Raffles Institution mafia12
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Freenome mafia6
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ShopBack mafia3
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Same school
Also attended Cornell University748
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder Collective
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Also attended Raffles Institution47
Chen Yang SiaGeneral Counsel at Golden Gate VenturesChen YangAdvisor at Golden Gate VenturesVanessa TeoDirector, Legal & Head of ESG at Openspace VenturesJoe ZhangPartner at TNBAuraCharles TeoInvestor at TNBAuraVirginia TanFounding & Managing Partner at Teja Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Eventual4
Also worked at Lyft96
Navin ChaddhaManaging Partner at MayfieldLogan GreenCo-founder of LyftJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftDarcy YeeMarketing and Communications at Menlo VenturesPierre-Eric LeiboviciInvestor at DaphniManish GuptaInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)
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Also worked at Facebook535
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundChamath PalihapitiyaFounder & CEO of Social CapitalJim BreyerFounder & CEO of Breyer CapitalDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockReed HastingsCo-founder of NetflixAndy FangCo-founder & CTO of DoorDash
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Also worked at Cornell University118
Ian ChiangPartner at Flare Capital PartnersPeter MintunAssociate at ARCH Venture PartnersMaryam AsadiInvestment Manager – Advanced Materials at Emerald Technology Ventures AgJustin SmithlineGeneral Partner at Triple Impact CapitalPeter EmighFounder & President, Savoy Life at Red Cell IncubationMike AnnunziataFounder & Managing Partner at Also Capital
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