Yunyu Lin

Listen up about Yunyu Lin, this guy’s the real deal in the startup world. So he jumped into the scene with Cohere, a support automation startup that’s actually smart, like AI that’s not bullshit. He co-founded that in 2020 during YC’s Summer batch, which is no small feat. That thing crushed it, caught the attention of Ramp, and in 2023 Ramp scooped it up. That’s major, right? Not just an exit, but a legit validation that Yunyu’s got the skills.

After the acquisition, he didn’t just kick back. Nope, he jumped into leading Ramp’s Applied AI team, pushing the limits on how AI actually makes a difference in business. Before all this, he’s got serious creds from Facebook and Nuro, big names, big tech. He’s been around the block, figuring out what works and what’s bullshit. Now, he’s building his next thing, Penrose, with no plans to slow down. Plus, he’s deep into angel investing, proving he’s not just about creating, he’s about fueling the next wave of winners.

What does this all say about him? Yunyu’s driven by a real passion for tech that solves real problems. He’s not in it just to make a quick buck, he’s about creating things that actually matter, that push the boundaries of AI and automation. His process shows he’s all about taking risks, jumping into the deep end, and then crushing it. Starting Cohere wasn’t just a business move; it was him betting on the future of AI support, and he nailed it.

Honestly, Yunyu’s story is about a guy who’s obsessed with innovation, who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, and who sees the big picture. He’s built a startup from scratch, sold it, and now he’s moving onto new tech adventures while helping others along the way. No Cap, this dude’s the kind of founder you wanna watch, he’s got the hustle, the smarts, and a vision that’s just getting started.