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234 people in our graph share verified history with Richard — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Achintya ChaudhariunlockedRichard: together at University of Waterloo (2021)
×2Richard: together at University of Waterloo
×7Richard: together at Wilfrid Laurier University
×2Richard: together at Afore Capital
About
Richard Zhou is a computer science student from the University of Waterloo who won international medals in mathematics and robotics competitions. He is co-founder of Aemon.
Founder at AemonYC W26
Intro paths
YC
Richard went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Jon Xu, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Aemon's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Richard can intro founders to Aemon's investors below.
Aemon's investors · 2
Co-founders at Aemon
RX
Ray XuFounder
Experience
- Aemon (YC W26)Co-Foundercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Afore CapitalFounder In Residence2024San Francisco Bay Area
- RBCDeveloper2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- MIT-PITT-RWSoftware Engineer (Perception)2023Massachusetts, United States
- Dundas LifeSoftware Developer2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- WATonomousMapping and Localization Engineer2022 — 2023Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- University of WaterlooQuantum Cryptography School for Young Students (QCSYS) - Student2021Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- York UniversityYork University NASA Space Settlement Contest Team - Software Design Team Member2020 — 2021
- VEX RoboticsChief Software Director (82855Y Vex Robotic Team)2018 — 2020Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Skills & more
RoboticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Quantum ComputingSQLMongoDBJavaScriptPython (Programming Language)C++C (Programming Language)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Richard Zhou?
- Richard Zhou is a computer science student from the University of Waterloo who won international medals in mathematics and robotics competitions. He is co-founder of Aemon.
- Where does Richard Zhou work?
- Richard Zhou is Founder of Aemon.
- What companies did Richard Zhou found?
- Richard Zhou founded Aemon.
- Where did Richard Zhou go to school?
- Richard Zhou studied at Y Combinator; University of Waterloo (Bachelor's degree, Computer Science); Wilfrid Laurier University (Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration (University of Waterloo Based Double Degree Program)).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
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University of Waterloo mafia346
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Chamath PalihapitiyaB.A.Sc.Founded 8090Apoorva MehtaBAScFounded InstacartJon LernerBachelor of Applied ScienceFounded Textnow +2Michael LittBASc. Honours Systems Design EngineeringFounded Garage Capital +1Mike McCauleyBAScFounded Garage Capital +1Zach WaterfieldComputer EngineeringFounded Zettlor +1
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Afore Capital mafia16
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Rishi Ramanscout checks into early foundersFounded Intelligent +1Ish BaidFounder in ResidenceFounded Wayside +1Richard HeFounder-in-ResidenceFounded Openmart +1Kathryn WuEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Openmart +1Laura DuInvestorFounded The New ClubRajat BhageriaPartnerFounded Chef Robotics
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Same school
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Also attended University of Waterloo646
Chamath PalihapitiyaFounder & CEO of Social CapitalApoorva MehtaFounder of Instacart; founder of Cloud Health SystemsAchintya ChaudhariInvestor at LightbankKarim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalRohan MongaInvestment Associate at Luge CapitalAndrew MiklasGeneral Partner at Y Combinator
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Also attended Wilfrid Laurier University136
David BorcsokPartner at Mucker CapitalSaar PikarInvestor at OMERS VenturesGurdeep PrewalCo-founder & General Partner at Rocana VenturesMike GrantisManaging Partner at Contango Digital AssetsArmand ObrejaTalent Manager at Icon VenturesMark SteeleVenture Partner at Florida Funders
+ 130 more
Shared employers
Also worked at Aemon (YC W26)3
Also worked at Afore Capital29
Nate WangVP of Investments at Plum Alley InvestmentsRiley FinchInvestment Associate at NextGen Venture PartnersGaurav JainCo-founder, Managing Partner at Afore CapitalAnamitra BanerjiCo-founder, Managing Partner at Afore CapitalDerrick LiPrincipal at Afore CapitalKayla KavanaughInvestor at Afore Capital
+ 23 more
Also worked at RBC133
Karim GillaniGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalDavid BorcsokPartner at Mucker CapitalAndrew McGuirkVenture Fellow at Moneta VenturesAndy HarrisonGeneral Partner, CEO at S32Sara TateExecutive Assistant at Questa CapitalYaseen AbdulridhaVice President at PeakSpan Capital Partners
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