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Kris Oei

Kris Oei

Co-Founder CTO at VINLY, building human-centric AI technology

Washington, DC, US
Joined February 2026

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Kris Oei is a dedicated and persistent entrepreneur with a strong technical background, currently serving as the Co-Founder CTO of VINLY, an AI-first social network. He is passionate about building human-centric technology and has publicly shared his 'startup stack,' showcasing his expertise in modern web development technologies like Next.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, Neo4j, Redis, Gemini, OpenAI, and Cursor. platformstud+4
Oei is recognized for his 'founder's mindset,' emphasizing persistence and the ability to create one's own path, particularly in the tech startup ecosystem. His journey from 'bedroom coder to founder' highlights his self-driven learning and problem-solving approach, which he attributes to his success in securing investment for VINLY. linkedin+3
Kris Oei is an alumnus of the University of Delaware, where he earned a B.S. in MIS & Operation Management, Business Administration and Management. He was a distinguished senior, a World Scholar, and actively involved with the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and the University of Delaware Chess Club, showcasing a blend of academic excellence and extracurricular engagement. udel+3

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Enjoys running as a way to debug his brain and maintain his well-being, considering it a crucial part of his 'founder stack'. linkedin