Abbas Jaffery

Y’all gotta know about Abbas Jaffery, dude’s the real deal in the manga and tech world. So, Abbas jumped into the scene as a hardcore backend engineer, but he’s not just a coder, he’s been all about building communities and making digital experiences that actually matter.

Started his process with a solid background in software engineering, working at Crunchyroll, Monster, HOVER Inc., you name it. Dude’s got skills in a bunch of programming languages, Node.js, Golang, Python, Java, PHP, basically, the Swiss Army knife of devs. He’s also super into tools like Docker, AWS, Terraform, all that cloud and dev ops stuff that keeps things running smooth.

But here’s the kicker: Abbas is a manga and anime fan for over 20 years. That’s not just a hobby, it’s his passion. And he saw a gap, people love manga, but there’s not enough digital community-driven stuff for fans. So, he co-founded Azuki during YC W22, and man, he crushed it. Azuki is this fresh digital manga subscription service, kinda like a cafe for manga fans but online. He’s been the CEO and lead backend engineer, making sure everything runs like clockwork and that fans get their manga fix in a community-focused way.

Before Azuki, he was running KiraKira Media Inc., which is also tied to Azuki’s success. Basically, he’s been building and leading companies that put community and fandom first. And that’s his thing, he’s all about creating spaces where fans feel at home, whether it’s manga, anime, or just good ol’ internet culture.

What’s wild is, Abbas didn’t just jump into startups blindly. His past proves he’s got serious drive, he’s not just about tech for tech’s sake. He’s all about meaning, community, and culture. That mix of deep nerd passion and hardcore engineering makes him stand out. Plus, the guy’s super chill, into anime, manga, movies, games, even comedy shows. No booze, just good vibes and better tech.

Long story short? Abbas isn’t just another founder. He’s someone who took his lifelong love for manga and turned it into a killer platform that’s got possible to change how fans connect around their favorite comics. His process from software engineer to CEO of a Y Combinator-backed startup? That’s about turning passion into action, crushing it in the tech world, and staying true to what he loves. No Cap, he’s the real deal, and I’d bet we’re just seein’ the beginning of what he’s gonna do next.