Yuqi Hou
About Yuqi Hou
Yuqi Hou is a Senior Product Manager specializing in Growth and AI Assistant at Jellysmack, with a background in statistics and sociology from Harvard University. She has extensive experience in product management and user experience design, having worked at notable companies such as Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon.
Current Role at Jellysmack
Yuqi Hou currently serves as a Senior Product Manager, Growth, AI Assistant at Jellysmack, a position she has held since 2023 in London, England. In this role, she focuses on developing an AI assistant specifically tailored for content creators. This position builds on her previous experience at Jellysmack, where she worked as a Senior Product Manager in Creator Financing from 2022 to 2023 in New York City.
Education and Academic Background
Yuqi Hou studied at Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Statistics. Her academic background also includes studies in sociology, providing her with a diverse perspective on data and human behavior. Prior to her time at Harvard, she completed her high school education at Shawnee Mission West High School from 2007 to 2011.
Professional Experience
Yuqi Hou has a varied professional background, having worked in multiple roles across different organizations. She began her career as an Assistant to the Executive Director at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship in 2012. She then held several internships, including positions at Goldman Sachs, BNY Mellon, AmerisourceBergen, and Akamai Technologies. From 2016 to 2022, she worked at Goldman Sachs as a Product Manager, where she built a data business from scratch.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
From 2009 to 2011, Yuqi Hou served as a Board Member at The Women's Foundation of Greater Kansas City. This role allowed her to engage with community initiatives and contribute to the foundation's mission during her tenure.
Interests and Specializations
Yuqi Hou has a strong interest in the creator economy, which aligns with her current work in generative AI. She also has a diverse range of personal interests, including writing, podcasts, wellness, and personal finance. These interests inform her professional endeavors and contribute to her holistic approach to product management.