Jason Yi
About Jason Yi
Jason Yi serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Choco, where he has been instrumental in the company's growth and expansion since 2020. With a background in recruitment and talent acquisition across various organizations, he has played a significant role in Choco's achievement of unicorn status and successful funding rounds.
Work at Choco
Jason Yi serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Choco since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's talent acquisition strategy during a period of significant growth. His efforts contributed to Choco achieving unicorn status with a valuation of $1.2 billion. Yi has played a key role in expanding Choco's team across various countries, including the United States, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and Spain. His leadership in talent acquisition has been pivotal in supporting the company's rapid scaling, particularly during substantial funding rounds totaling $211 million.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Choco, Jason Yi held several positions in talent acquisition and recruitment. He worked at ConsenSys as Talent Acquisition Lead from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he was a Technical Recruiter at Volt Workforce Solutions from 2016 to 2017. Yi also served as Manager of Strategic Delegate Acquisition at IQPC from 2013 to 2014. His early career included roles as an IT Recruiter at Infinity Consulting Solutions from 2014 to 2016 and a Consultant at Mindset Spaces for four months in 2021. Additionally, he gained experience as a Ticket Sales Intern with the New York Red Bulls in 2010 and as a Sponsorship Activation Assistant at USA Football in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Jason Yi earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Exercise Science and Sports Studies from Rutgers University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies. Yi's experience in various roles within the recruitment industry has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively identify and secure talent in a competitive market.
Career Achievements
Throughout his career, Jason Yi has contributed to significant milestones in the organizations he has been part of. At Choco, he was involved in talent acquisition efforts that supported the company's rapid scaling and expansion. His work helped secure substantial Series B and B2 funding rounds totaling $211 million. Yi's strategic approach to talent acquisition has been a key factor in the successful growth of teams across multiple countries, aligning with the company's overall objectives.