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Melinda Liu

Founder

Founder at Oxus

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedOxus · YC

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About

Melinda Liu holds a bachelor's degree from MIT in computer science, economics, data science, and finance. She previously worked on AI products in fintech and held a finance role at JPMorgan Chase, and is now co-founder and COO of Oxus.

Founder at OxusYC W26

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Melinda went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Co-founders at Oxus

JLJanet Liu
Janet LiuFounder

Experience

  1. Oxus (YC W26)Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
  2. J.P. MorganGrowth Equity2025New York, New York, United States
  3. MIT Department of EconomicsResearch Assistant2025
  4. MIT Hong Kong Innovation NodeMIT Entrepreneurship and Maker Skills Integrator (MEMSI)2024Hong Kong SAR
  5. J.P. MorganGrowth Equity2024New York, New York, United States
  6. AntelopeMarketing & Operations2022 — 2024
  7. MIT Sloan School of ManagementResearch Assistant2023
  8. Jane StreetINSIGHT Program Participant2023New York, New York, United States
  9. Vector Casa de BolsaInnovation & Tech Development2023Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
  10. MIT Media LabResearch2023

Skills & more

Leadership8Entrepreneurship8Economics6Business4

Languages English · Mandarin · Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Melinda Liu?
Melinda Liu holds a bachelor's degree from MIT in computer science, economics, data science, and finance. She previously worked on AI products in fintech and held a finance role at JPMorgan Chase, and is now co-founder and COO of Oxus.
Where does Melinda Liu work?
Melinda Liu is Founder of Oxus.
What companies did Melinda Liu found?
Melinda Liu founded Oxus.
Where did Melinda Liu go to school?
Melinda Liu studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science); Palm Harbor University High School; Y Combinator.

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