Andrew Yan

Andrew Yan is a seasoned product and software engineer with experience across various tech companies, from startups to Google and Vimeo. He has a strong background in AI, having contributed to Google DeepMind and now leading AthenaHQ, a company focused on Generative Engine Optimization. athenahq+2

His entrepreneurial spirit is evident through his co-founding of AthenaHQ and GeoSafety, where he developed an iOS app and wristwatch combo to combat urban pickpocketing, which was recognized as Best Prototype. He also led the Almaworks Fellowship, fostering entrepreneurial talent among university students. andrewyan+2

Andrew possesses a strong academic foundation with a B.A. in Computer Science & Math from Columbia University, where he also engaged in behavioral economics research and co-authored a prize-winning paper on modeling biological spread. athenahq+2

Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Andrew is a passionate jazz saxophonist, having performed globally, and an avid traveler, exploring numerous countries and continents. andrewyan