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    John Li

    Co-Founder & CEO at Vimcal

    John Li is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vimcal, a calendar app designed to help busy professionals and remote teams manage their schedules efficiently.12 Here are some key details about John Li:

    Professional Experience

    • Co-Founder & CEO at Vimcal (May 2018 - Present)2

      • Vimcal is a Y Combinator-backed startup (YC S18)
      • The company has raised $7 million in funding4
    • Full Stack Software Engineer at Twitter (April 2016 - May 2018)2

    • Full Stack Software Engineer at Peer - Feedback at work (October 2015 - April 2016)2

      • This company was acquired by Twitter
    • Engine Development Engineering Intern at Apple (March 2011 - August 2013)2

    Education

    • Attended Y Combinator2

    Vimcal Journey

    • Initially started in 2018 with ideas for augmented reality and fitness companies before pivoting to Vimcal1
    • Developed Vimcal to address scheduling challenges faced by busy professionals1
    • Recently launched Vimcal EA, a calendar designed specifically for Executive Assistants3

    Skills and Languages

    John is proficient in:

    • English (native or bilingual)
    • Mandarin Chinese (native or bilingual)
    • French (native or bilingual)2

    Location

    John Li is based in New York, New York, United States.2

    John Li's journey with Vimcal showcases his ability to pivot and persevere through challenges, ultimately creating a product that addresses real-world scheduling problems for professionals and remote teams.

    Highlights

    Jan 21 · twitter

    Vimcal was featured by @FastCompany as a top tool to protect your focus in 2025!

    If you want to start the year off strong and give @vimcal a try, DM me and I'll set you up with a personalized onboarding.

    Thank you @jeremycaplan for the shoutout 🙏

    https://t.co/xAAyPe5qtu

    Oct 1 · twitter

    A landlord friend once told me he always peeks inside a potential tenant's car when he interviews them.

    "If you can't keep a clean car, you definitely don't keep a clean house."

    What are other examples where a seemingly unrelated clue or signal can help you make a decision?

    Vimcal lets busy founders manage schedules efficiently
    Vimcal lets busy founders manage schedules efficiently
    May 11 · open.spotify.com
    John Li, CEO & Co-Founder of Vimcal: $7 Million Raised to ... - Spotify
    May 2 · youtube.com
    John Li on building Vimcal, world's fastest calendar for remote teams
    John Li on building Vimcal, world's fastest calendar for remote teams

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    Experience

    Co-Founder & CEO at Vimcal since May 2018
    Full Stack Software Engineer at Twitter (April 2016 - May 2018), Full Stack Software Engineer at Peer - Feedback at work (October 2015 - April 2016), Engine Development Engineering Intern at Apple (March 2011 - August 2013)

    Location

    Berkeley, California, United States