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Shuo Yang

Investor | Founder | Dad

San Francisco Bay Area

Work Experience

  • Partner

    2022

    Always striving to be as bold and hard working as the incredible founders we support

2018 - 2022

  • Principal

    2018 - 2022

    I support entrepreneurs who are using science and technology to solve the world's biggest problems.

2015 - 2018

  • Founder | Chief Operating Officer

    2015 - 2018

    Maderight is the future of apparel manufacturing + Y Combinator S15 + StartX S2015

2013 - 2015

  • Founder | Chief Operating Officer

    2013 - 2015

    Great fitting men's clothes, made incredibly simple.

  • Founder | Managing Partner

    2011 - 2015

    Investment and investment advisory firm specializing in cross border engagements

2011 - 2013

  • Founder | COO

    2011 - 2013

    Structured joint venture investment with Asia Jewellery Holdings, Ltd, a premier jewellery brand portfolio and manufacturer. Created the first online jewellery designer and brand network in China. Built an interactive platform & marketplace enabling professional, independent, and freelance designers to monetize their works directly to large retail brands. Raised $5M in seed capital, established Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Shenzhen. Grew team to 50+ professionals, and established an extensive network of 500+ designers. Built partnerships with over 10 of the top Asia jewellery brands (including Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, TSL).

  • Director

    2011 - 2013

    Premier Shenzhen-based jewellery brand portfolio, leading Class A manufacturer (Chow Tai Fook key production partner), and precious materials supplier (gold, silver, precious gems, and diamond). Led strategic and business development efforts in key domestic China and international markets. Established Opal Guild (Shenzhen) Ltd. - subsidiary focused on online and e-commerce models

  • Associate

    2010 - 2011

    Advisory firm specializing in the investment, acquisition, and management of intellectual property assets. Managed the investment process (sourcing, valuation, due diligence, negotiations) for Fortune 500 clients in the consumer technology space. Created strategic roadmaps and led client teams to implement intellectual property initiatives across management, R&D, and legal departments.

  • Associate

    2008 - 2010

    Managed client engagements in the health care, technology, and non profit sectors with extensive work in financial modeling, strategic planning, post M&A integration, and operations management.

2007 - 2007

  • Securities Operations Associate

    2007 - 2007

    Managed the securities transaction process end to end. Daily maintenance and due diligence on the trade/positions for all company portfolios.