About
Jay Shah previously co-founded BufferBox, which was acquired by Google. He is now working on developing AI-native phones designed for children that emphasize family connectivity and safe access to AI models.
Founder at BufferBoxYC S12
Intro paths
YC
Jay went through Y Combinator (Summer 2012) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Jay can intro founders to BufferBox's investors below.
BufferBox's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at BufferBox
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Mike McCauleyFounder
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Aditya BaliFounder
Experience
- Poppy DevicesCo-Foundercurrent2023 β present
- Waterloo Region PollingImpact Project2022 β 2023Waterloo Region
- Inovia CapitalEntrepreneur In Residence2020 β 2022
- UWVelocityDirector, Velocity2016 β 2020Waterloo Region, Ontario
- GoogleProduct Manager2012 β 2016Waterloo, ON and Mountain View, CA
- BufferBoxCo-Founder2010 β 2014Waterloo, ON & Mountain View, CA
- University of WaterlooGovernor2010 β 2011
- University of WaterlooSenator2009 β 2011Waterloo, ON
Skills & more
Team Leadership22Analysis12Strategy4Strategic Planning3Matlab5C++2Solidworks1Python1CJava2SolidWorks1Start-ups38
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Business StrategyProduct ManagementRoboticsSoftware DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentMobile DevicesAutomationProject ManagementProgrammingData AnalysisNew Business DevelopmentLanguages English Β· French Β· Gujarati
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jay Shah?
- Jay Shah previously co-founded BufferBox, which was acquired by Google. He is now working on developing AI-native phones designed for children that emphasize family connectivity and safe access to AI models.
- Where does Jay Shah work?
- Jay Shah is Founder of BufferBox.
- What companies did Jay Shah found?
- Jay Shah founded BufferBox.
- Where did Jay Shah go to school?
- Jay Shah studied at University of Waterloo (BASc (with Distinction), Mechatronics Engineering); Y Combinator (Summer 2012 Batch); Shad Valley (University of Waterloo).
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