Yi Yu
About Yi Yu
Yi Yu serves as the Director of Product at Juni Learning, where he has been instrumental in developing innovative educational tools. His extensive background includes roles at notable companies such as Twitter, Morgan Stanley, and Dropbox, where he focused on analytics, product management, and growth strategies.
Current Role at Juni Learning
Yi Yu serves as the Director of Product at Juni Learning, a position held since 2022. In this role, Yi oversees product development and strategy, focusing on enhancing educational tools and resources. Yi has managed cross-functional teams, including engineers, to create new products and prototypes from the ground up. This leadership role emphasizes innovation and the integration of technology in educational platforms.
Previous Experience at Juni Learning
Prior to becoming Director of Product, Yi Yu worked as Product Lead at Juni Learning from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, Yi was instrumental in product strategy and execution. Yi spearheaded the ideation and launch of Volubl, Juni's first mobile app for language learning, which incorporates AI technology for processing audio data. Additionally, Yi led the development of AceIt, an AI-powered study tool for SAT/ACT preparation.
Professional Background in Technology and Finance
Yi Yu has a diverse professional background that spans various industries. Before joining Juni Learning, Yi worked at Dropbox as a Growth team member from 2017 to 2019 and at Stitch Fix as a Senior Product Manager from 2019 to 2020. Yi also gained experience in finance, having worked at Morgan Stanley in the Investment Banking Division from 2011 to 2013 and at Gryphon Investors in the Private Equity Investment Team from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Academic Credentials
Yi Yu studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where Yi earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business. Additionally, Yi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the same university. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and analytical skills, supporting Yi's career in product management and development.
Innovative Contributions to Product Development
Throughout the career, Yi Yu has introduced several innovative strategies and tools. Notably, Yi introduced a strategy for chatbot relevance in AceIt by leveraging context data curation, which improved the tool's effectiveness. Yi also innovated the UI/UX design for Volubl's interactive podcast experience, contributing to its successful launch on the App Store. These contributions highlight Yi's focus on enhancing user experience through technology.