About
Niel Ok is co-founder and CTO at Null Labs. He previously led infrastructure at a DeepMind spinout focused on AI research automation and conducted neuroscience theory research while studying electrical engineering at Stanford.
Founder at Null LabsYC F25
Intro paths
YC
Niel went through Y Combinator (Fall 2025) β 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 β the partner who ran Null Labs's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
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In turn, Niel can intro founders to Null Labs's investors below.
Null Labs's investors Β· 1
Co-founders at Null Labs
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Kristopher LuoFounder
Experience
- Null Labs | YC F25Co-founder & CTOcurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Stealth StartupTechnical Staff2024 β 2025
- Wu Tsai Neurosciences InstituteResearch2024 β 2025
- University of Cincinnati - College of Engineering and Applied ScienceResearch2020 β 2023
Skills & more
Machine Learning5Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)5Algorithms4Large Language Models (LLM)1Computational Neuroscience1Transformers1Fine Tuning1Research and Development (R&D)1Computer Architecture1Quantum Information1Neurobiology2Neurochemistry1
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Mathematical ModelingQuantum ComputingDeep LearningConvolutional Neural Networks (CNN)NumPyMedical ImagingComputer VisionPython (Programming Language)PyTorchLinuxKerasTensorFlowLanguages English Β· Korean Β· Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Niel Ok?
- Niel Ok is co-founder and CTO at Null Labs. He previously led infrastructure at a DeepMind spinout focused on AI research automation and conducted neuroscience theory research while studying electrical engineering at Stanford.
- Where does Niel Ok work?
- Niel Ok is Founder of Null Labs.
- What companies did Niel Ok found?
- Niel Ok founded Null Labs.
- Where did Niel Ok go to school?
- Niel Ok studied at Y Combinator; Stanford University (Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering); Indian Hill High School.
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Shared employers
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