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Yizhen Zhen

Yizhen Zhen

Founder & CEO at Stealth Startup, HBS 2+2 Deferred Admit

San Francisco, California, United States
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Joined February 2026

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Yizhen Zhen is an entrepreneurial leader currently building a stealth startup as Founder & CEO, leveraging his diverse experience in finance and technology. His venture operates at the intersection of AI, gaming, and adtech, and is supported by prominent investors like a16z. linkedin
He possesses a strong foundation in both economics and computer science, having earned a Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College where he was recognized as a Dartmouth Economic Research Scholar. His technical skills include proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, HTML, CSS, and API development. devpost+2
Yizhen has significant experience in competitive finance and investment, including roles as Private Equity Analyst at Bain Capital and Real Estate Analyst at Blackstone, alongside a leadership position as Co-President of the Dartmouth Investment and Philanthropy Program. This indicates a solid background in high-stakes financial analysis and strategic thinking. dippnh+1
He has a demonstrated academic and research aptitude, evidenced by his Summa Cum Laude honor from high school, his role as a Dartmouth Economic Research Scholar, and his co-authorship of an academic paper on technology and student outcomes. Furthermore, his acceptance into Harvard Business School's 2+2 deferred admissions program highlights his exceptional potential. linkedin+3
Yizhen has a background in public forum debate, achieving first place in the Plano public forum debate and reaching semifinals in other tournaments during his high school years. debate+2

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Competed in Public Forum Debate, achieving first place in Plano public forum debate and reaching semifinals in other tournaments. debate+2