About Scott Wu
Scott Wu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cognition, an applied AI lab that created Devin, the world's first autonomous AI software engineer. A former math prodigy and IOI gold medalist, he previously co-founded Lunchclub. His company, Cognition, has achieved a valuation of over $2 billion, demonstrating his success in bringing cutting-edge AI technology to market.
Career

Co-Founder and CEO
Co-Founder and CEO

Co-Founder and CTO
Co-Founder and CTO

Software Engineer
Software Engineer
Education

Economics
Skills
Core technical and professional competencies in AI, software development, and strategic leadership.
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Autonomous Agents
Software Engineering
C++
Python
JavaScript
Git
SQL
Strategic Leadership
Startup Scaling
Product Vision
Team Management
Venture Capital
Business Development
Competitive Programming
Problem Solving
System Design
Algorithm Optimization
Domains
Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Software Agents, Generative AI
Venture Capital, Technology Startups, Software Development
Tags
Visionary, Innovative, Entrepreneurial, Data-Driven
AI-First, Technical Depth, Future of Work, High-Growth
Influencer Profile
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence, Programming, C++, Python
Twitter, LinkedIn
Frequently Asked Questions
Scott Wu is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cognition, known for creating Devin and achieving a $2B+ company valuation.
What is Scott Wu's role at Cognition?
What is Cognition's current company valuation?
Cognition, the company that created the AI software engineer Devin, has achieved a valuation of over $2 billion.
Did Scott Wu co-found the company Lunchclub?
Yes, he co-founded Lunchclub and served there from June 2017 until June 2022 before starting Cognition.
Is Scott Wu an IOI gold medalist?
Yes, he is a former math prodigy and achieved a gold medal at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).
Where did Scott Wu attend university?
He attended Harvard University and previously worked at Addepar from May 2014 to August 2015.



