Where does Peter Zhu work?

Peter Zhu is Founder of Minerva and Partner at Mypocketcfo.

Where did Peter Zhu go to school?

Peter Zhu studied at Brown University (Bachelor's degree, Applied Mathematics); Y Combinator (X25).

Peter Zhu

Founder

Founder at Minerva · Partner at Mypocketcfo

San Francisco, California, United States

FoundedMinerva · YC

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95 people in our graph share verified history with Peter — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Michelle FangunlockedPeter: together at Contrary (2022)

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×3Peter: together at Brown University

About

Peter Zhu studied mathematics and computer science at Brown University and is currently developing AI accounting software for firms and small businesses.

Founder at Minerva YC X25

Intro paths

Peter went through Y Combinator (Spring 2025) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Peter can intro founders to Minerva's investors below.

Minerva's investors · 5

8VCAustin · $100K – $50M checks · since 2026 MyAsiaVCSeattle Strategxy Ventures LLCBeverly Hills · $1M – $5M checks Topology VenturesMiami Beach · since 2026 Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Minerva

Om AgarwalFounder

Partner at Mypocketcfo

Intro paths

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In turn, Peter can intro founders to Mypocketcfo's investors below.

Mypocketcfo's investors · 1

First Row PartnersSeattle

Experience

Mars AccountingPartnercurrent2026 — present
Minerva (YC X25)Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
ContraryVenture Partner2022 — 2025
RecurrencySoftware Engineer2024 — 2025San Francisco Bay Area

Skills & more

Languages Chinese · English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Zhu?: Peter Zhu studied mathematics and computer science at Brown University and is currently developing AI accounting software for firms and small businesses.
Where does Peter Zhu work?: Peter Zhu is Founder of Minerva and Partner at Mypocketcfo.
What companies did Peter Zhu found?: Peter Zhu founded Minerva.
Where did Peter Zhu go to school?: Peter Zhu studied at Brown University (Bachelor's degree, Applied Mathematics); Y Combinator (X25).

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Y Combinator mafia10,230

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Steve RogerSoftware EngineerFounded Scanbase Brian AlveyCEOFounded Ceros

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Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew Capital Joe GebbiaCo-founder of Airbnb Dylan FieldCo-founder, CEO & Chair of Figma Alexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis Ventures John KimInvestor Relations at General Catalyst Ali Fisher SweetInvestor at Index Ventures

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Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of Kalshi Suhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of Particle Subomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of Convoy Arhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear Ventures Collin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital Victor SantosVictor Scout at One Way Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Contrary58

Michelle FangResident at Lux Capital Shreyas GargInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Tara SullivanPrincipal at Flare Capital Partners Graham CarneyInvestments at General Partnership Justin LiAnalyst at Level Equity Rak GargPartner at Bain Capital Ventures

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Also worked at Recurrency5

Roy MathewAdvisor at Diagram Collective Nakul PatelManaging Partner at Diagram Collective Sam OshayFounder at Recurrency Steve RogerFounder at Scanbase Brian AlveyDirector at Ceros

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About

Founder at MinervaYC X25

Intro paths

Minerva's investors · 5

Co-founders at Minerva

Partner at Mypocketcfo

Intro paths

Mypocketcfo's investors · 1

Experience

Skills & more

Frequently asked questions

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia10,230

Brown University mafia266

Contrary mafia22

Recurrency mafia3

Same school

Also attended Brown University728

Also attended Y Combinator2,000

Shared employers

Also worked at Contrary58

Also worked at Recurrency5

Founder at Minerva YC X25