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Bryant Chou

Bryant Chou

Co-founder Webflow, investor, programmer, and advocate for customer empathy

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San Francisco, California
Joined April 2026
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Bryant Chou is a co-founder and the founding CTO of Webflow, a no-code visual web design platform. He has been instrumental in the technical architecture and development of the platform since its inception in 2013. Beyond his technical leadership, he has also spearheaded the company's growth and marketing efforts, establishing sales, data, and security functions, demonstrating his versatility as a company builder. His strategic decision-making was key in Webflow's growth, including a period where the company was largely bootstrapped after a modest seed round, allowing them to focus on product vision without external pressures. webflow+5
With a strong background in software engineering from companies like Intuit and Symantec, Bryant has cultivated a deep-seated customer empathy, which he considers crucial for product development. This philosophy was honed during his time at Intuit, where new hires were required to directly observe customers using products. He applies this principle at Webflow, ensuring that product solutions are genuinely addressing user needs. firstround+1
Beyond his entrepreneurial roles, Bryant is an active angel investor and Senior Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, focusing on seed to Series B investments in areas like marketing tech, media/content, health IT, digital health, and healthcare services. He leverages his founder-operator experience to support the next generation of tech companies, as evidenced by his investments in Census, Escher Reality, and Gumloop. evalyze+3
Bryant Chou is a strong advocate for addressing the climate crisis, having committed a significant portion of his wealth, along with Kirsti Chou, towards climate initiatives through the Founders Pledge. They are actively funding climate tech companies at the seed stage, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging their success for global impact. linkedin
Bryant has explored his Asian identity and its impact on his entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes the importance of representation and helped produce the documentary '38 in the Garden' to articulate the experiences of Asian men in Western societies. He identifies as Taiwanese-American and encourages Asian-Americans to connect with their heritage. asianhustlenetwork
An avid proponent of embracing challenges, Bryant advises young professionals to seek out early-stage startup environments to gain invaluable learning experiences beyond what traditional tech companies offer. He believes in dedicating time to perfecting a craft and finding the limits of one's capabilities early in a career. asianhustlenetwork

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Computer implemented system and method for high performance visual tracking

August 25, 2020

A computer-implemented system and method for tracking objects and motion in video using techniques for agile switching between a number of tracking techniques, detecting and analyzing periodic motion, and using regular expression techniques for identifying patterns. The patent (US10757369B1) was filed in 2013 and granted in 2020.

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Methods and systems are described for determining relevance for advertising categories for devices

September 18, 2014

This patent application (Publication number: 20140278932) describes methods and systems for determining relevance for advertising categories for devices. It outlines how a system determines parameters for relevancy scores, generates engagement factors for advertising categories, and then uses these to generate relevancy scores.

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38 in the Garden (Documentary)

Helped produce the documentary '38 in the Garden', which explores the experience of Asian men in Western societies through the lens of Jeremy Lin.

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Hobbies

Wing foiling, a sport that combines elements of surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing, provides a physical and mental challenge that contrasts with his daily work. He enjoys the technical aspect of trimming the sail and hydrofoil, the childhood glee of flying over water, and the community aspect of the sport. linkedin

Played competitive Counter-Strike in high school to earn money for social activities. asianhustlenetwork+1

Plays bass guitar and is an arts advocate and musician. linkedin

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May 5, 2026