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 MinervaYC X25
Intro paths
YC
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
Co-founders at Minerva
OA
Om AgarwalFounder
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
From Peter's professional profile.
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.
- 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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Also worked at Contrary53
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