Jonathan Kau
About Jonathan Kau
Jonathan Kau is a co-founder currently involved with Satsuma and Alchemy. He has a background in software engineering and product development, having worked at several notable companies including Checkr, Facebook, and Y Combinator.
Work at Satsuma
Jonathan Kau serves as a Co-Founder at Satsuma, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he is involved in the strategic direction and operational management of the company. His experience in product development and engineering contributes to Satsuma's mission and growth.
Current Role at Alchemy
In addition to his role at Satsuma, Jonathan Kau has been working at Alchemy since 2023 as a Product professional. His responsibilities include overseeing product initiatives and collaborating with teams to enhance user experience and product functionality.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Jonathan Kau has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Software Engineer at Checkr, Inc. for 7 months in 2018, and prior to that, he held positions at Facebook and Yelp in 2015. He also worked at Shyp for 11 months in 2015, further solidifying his engineering expertise.
Founding Roles and Contributions
Jonathan Kau has been involved in founding and developing several startups. He was a Founding Engineer at Penny from 2016 to 2018 and served as CTO & Co-Founder at 17cow from 2015 to 2017. His contributions in these roles helped shape the early stages of these companies.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Kau studied at the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and product development.