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Jiajun Zhu

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Nuro · USA

Jiajun Zhu is the CEO of Nuro. Zhu is based in USA. Zhu has held the role since 2016. Zhu was educated at Fudan University and University of Virginia.

Jiajun Zhu is co-founder and co-CEO of Nuro, an autonomous vehicle technology company founded in 2016. He previously served as a principal software engineer at Google and was one of the founding team members of Google's self-driving program, now known as Waymo, where he led the perception team and simulation efforts.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Nuro's expansion into robotaxi operations, including approvals for pilot programs and partnerships with major automotive and mobility companies like Lucid and Uber on next-generation autonomous vehicle initiatives. The company has also undergone leadership changes, with co-founder Dave Ferguson appointed as co-CEO to drive commercial growth, while the company has shifted its strategic focus from autonomous delivery toward licensing its autonomous technology platform.

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Education
Fudan University, University of Virginia

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Jiajun Zhu: FAQ

Who is Jiajun Zhu?
Jiajun Zhu is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Nuro, based in USA.
What company does Jiajun Zhu lead?
Jiajun Zhu is CEO of Nuro, a role held since 2016.
Where was Jiajun Zhu educated?
Jiajun Zhu studied at Fudan University, University of Virginia.