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Rich Zou

Rich Zou

Growth at Delphi, former pro gamer and Northeastern student

San Francisco, California
Joined January 2026

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Summary

Rich Zou is a driven entrepreneur with a strong work ethic, evident from his early experiences working in his mother's restaurant as a dishwasher and cashier, and later through side hustles like sneaker reselling and selling snacks in school. This foundational experience instilled in him a persistent and resilient approach to his career. richzou+1
He possesses a notable background in competitive gaming, having achieved a Top 30 ranking as a professional League of Legends player. He attributes valuable life lessons, such as perseverance, teamwork, maintaining composure, and playing the long game, to his 20,000+ hours spent in the game. richzou+1
Rich is deeply passionate about startups, innovation, and venture capital, as demonstrated by his involvement with Northeastern University's IDEA Venture Accelerator as a Director, and his role as a campus ambassador for Perplexity. He actively seeks out opportunities to engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including attending TechCrunch Disrupt and organizing hackathons like PawHacks and FinHacks to support aspiring student entrepreneurs. richzou+4
He exhibits a remarkable level of commitment and ambition, highlighted by his decision to drop out of Northeastern University to accept a full-time Growth role at Delphi. This move underscores his readiness to pursue high-impact opportunities in the tech and startup world, even at a young age. richzou+1

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Competitive poker player. richzou

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ASAryan Singhalsaid they've seen
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make a real impact by advising or collaborating on small business projects or side ventures.

Mar 23, 2026

IDIshan Deshpandesaid
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is one of the most respected VC investors they've met focused on gambling, gaming, or betting startups.

Jan 9, 2026