Maxx Yung

Maxx Yung

I write, research, and build.

About

Studying Materials Engineering (in Nanotechnology) + Math and Entrepreneurship minors at the University of Pennsylvania. Extensive experience with bioengineering and neuroscience. 2023 American Neuroscientist and 2023 Regeneron Scholar.

I research at Penn Med's Corder Labs and at the Singh Nanotech Center. I string rackets at YungStrung. Currently building Nanoneuro Systems.

Experience

  1. May 2024 — Present

    'Illuminating private markets' by researching and writing deepdives on startups. I have written about Cerebras Systems (12k words) and SpaceX (7k words). Currently writing about Groq and Lightmatter.

    • Writing
    • Venture Capital
    • Entrepreneurship
  2. Mar 2024 — Present

    Nanofabrication and semiconductor researcher. Studying nanofabrication techniques and microfluidic designs and developing Nanoneuro's Neural-1 semiconductor chip.

    • Process Engineering
    • Nanofabrication
    • Microfluidics
  3. Sep 2023 — Present

    Founded a deeptech startup to create energy-efficient, neuron-powered AI chips. $1.5M+ in grants and funding and collaborating with two labs across the world.

    • Semiconductors
    • Neuroscience
    • Software Engineering
  4. May 2023 — Present

    Developing software for mice brain and behavior data analysis and cell identification automation software. Studying the role of BLA neurons in pain response.

    • Neuroscience
    • Bioengineering
    • Software Engineering
  5. May 2024 — Jul 2024

    Machined landing gears for Lockheed F-18 and Sikorsky Blackhawk hydraulics using 5-axis mills. CAD design on Solidworks and CAM programming on Mastercam.

    • CAM
    • CAD
    • Machining
    • Aerospace
  6. Dec 2023 — Jan 2024

    Developing and discussing algorithmic trading strategies for the firm's M&A portfolio. Studied colocation and HFT strategies used in algorithmic trading.

    • Finance
    • Algorithmic Trading
    • Software Engineering
  7. May 2023 — Sep 2023

    Developed an AI workflow to accelerate content creation for 100+ writters. Wrote articles and questions for 2023-2024's Calculus BC, European History, and Microeconmics.

    • Writing
    • Content Creation
    • Software Engineering
  8. Jun 2019 — Mar 2023

    Conducted a 5-year study on Alzheimer's, opioids, and COVID-19. Automated neuronal analyses and implemented molecular docking techniques. Trained 10+ students.

    • Neuroscience
    • Software Engineering