Yi Yu
About Yi Yu
Yi Yu serves as the Director of Product at Juni Learning, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in product management and analytics, with previous roles at companies such as Morgan Stanley, Twitter, and Stitch Fix.
Work at Juni Learning
Currently, Yi Yu serves as the Director of Product at Juni Learning, a position held since 2022. In this role, Yi manages a cross-functional team of eight engineers, focusing on the development of new products and prototypes from inception to launch. Yi has spearheaded significant projects, including the ideation and launch of Volubl, Juni's first mobile app for language learning, which utilizes AI technology for audio data processing and multi-modal lesson generation. Additionally, Yi led the development of AceIt, an AI-powered study tool for SAT/ACT preparation, enhancing user experience through innovative content management strategies.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Juni Learning, Yi Yu held various roles in product management across notable companies. Yi worked as a Senior Product Manager at Stitch Fix from 2019 to 2020, where responsibilities included overseeing product development initiatives. Prior to that, Yi was involved in growth strategies at Dropbox from 2017 to 2019. Yi also served as Analytics & Data Science at Twitter from 2015 to 2017, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes. Yi's career began in the Investment Banking Division at Morgan Stanley from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Yi Yu holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, Yi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the same university. This educational background provides a solid foundation in both business principles and economic theory, contributing to Yi's expertise in product management and strategy.
Innovative Projects and Contributions
Throughout Yi Yu's career, several innovative projects have been launched. Yi played a key role in the successful App Store launch of Volubl by innovating its UI/UX design for an interactive podcast experience. Furthermore, Yi introduced a strategy for chatbot relevance in AceIt, leveraging context data curation to enhance the tool's effectiveness. These contributions reflect Yi's commitment to improving user experiences through technology.
Career Progression and Roles
Yi Yu's career progression showcases a diverse range of roles in product management and analytics. After starting in investment banking, Yi transitioned to private equity at Gryphon Investors from 2013 to 2015. This was followed by a focus on analytics and data science at Twitter and growth strategies at Dropbox. Yi's varied experiences across these sectors have equipped Yi with a comprehensive understanding of product development and market dynamics.