About
Soo Yung Cho is co-founder and CTO of Powder, an AI sales tool for wealth advisors. He previously worked as a founding team member at RCI, which was acquired by Addepar in 2021, and holds a BS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins.
Founder at PowderYC W24
Intro paths
YC
Soo went through Y Combinator (Winter 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator — the partner who ran Powder's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Soo can intro founders to Powder's investors below.
Powder's investors · 7
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Co-founders at Powder
Experience
- PowderCo-Founder/CTOcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- AddeparSr. Manager, Engineering2021 — 2023Mountain View, California, United States
- Real Capital Innovation (Acquired by Addepar)Head of Engineering2017 — 2021San Mateo, California, United States
- Neustar, Inc.Senior Software Engineer2015 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- EAT ClubMobile Engineering Lead2014 — 2015Palo Alto, California, United States
- Wize CommerceSenior Software Engineer / Team Lead2010 — 2014San Mateo, CA
- Samsung ElectronicsSoftware Engineer2005 — 2008South Korea
Skills & more
Redux.jsJiraSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Pandas (Software)Python (Programming Language)JavaAmazon Web Services (AWS)React.jsDjangoHands-on Technical LeadershipBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Test Automation
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ScrumCloud ComputingWeb ApplicationsTeam ManagementCommunicationSoftware DevelopmentSprint PlanningComputer ScienceEarly-stage StartupsEngineering ManagementAgile MethodologiesFinTechFrom Soo's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Soo Yung Cho?
- Soo Yung Cho is co-founder and CTO of Powder, an AI sales tool for wealth advisors. He previously worked as a founding team member at RCI, which was acquired by Addepar in 2021, and holds a BS in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins.
- Where does Soo Yung Cho work?
- Soo Yung Cho is Founder of Powder.
- What companies did Soo Yung Cho found?
- Soo Yung Cho founded Powder.
- Where did Soo Yung Cho go to school?
- Soo Yung Cho studied at The Johns Hopkins University (Undergrduate, Computer Science); Carnegie Mellon University (Master of Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering); Cornell University (Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science).
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Carnegie Mellon University mafia231
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Cornell University mafia218
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The Johns Hopkins University mafia58
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Same school
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Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder Collective
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Shared employers
Also worked at Powder4
Also worked at Addepar29
Joe LonsdaleFounder & Managing Partner of 8VC; co-founder of Palantir and AddeparAlexandr WangCo-founder of Scale AI; Chief AI Officer at MetaScott WuCo-founder & CEO of CognitionKaren WhiteInvestment Team at 8VCDavid J. BlumbergFounder and Managing Partner of Blumberg CapitalBobby YazdaniFounder & Managing Partner at Cota Capital
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Also worked at Neustar, Inc.8
Michelle SerpaOffice Manager at UpWestMiten SampatAdvisor at Roots VenturesAmanda TerryCo-Founder and Managing Partner at ACTAI VenturesJeff GanekFounding Partner at Blazar Ventures, LLCMark FosterFounding Partner at Blazar Ventures, LLCKen StewartLead Advisor at GENIUS NY
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