Mengying Li
About Mengying Li
Mengying Li is a data science leader currently working at Andreessen Horowitz as a Scout. With extensive experience in data science roles at companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Notion, she specializes in coaching early-stage companies on data foundations and competitive advantages through data utilization.
Current Role at Andreessen Horowitz
Mengying Li has been serving as a Scout at Andreessen Horowitz since 2023. In this role, she focuses on identifying and evaluating early-stage companies, leveraging her extensive background in data science and analytics to provide insights and guidance. Her experience in the tech industry aids her in recognizing potential investment opportunities and supporting founders in building their data foundations.
Experience at Notion
Since 2021, Mengying Li has held a position in Data Science Leadership at Notion. In this capacity, she contributes to the development of data-driven strategies that enhance the company's productivity tools. Her role involves leveraging data to create competitive advantages and improve user experiences within the platform.
Professional Background
Mengying Li has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Data Scientist at Microsoft from 2015 to 2017, a Data Science Manager at Facebook from 2017 to 2021, and held several research assistant positions at Columbia University. Her early career included internships at Nielsen Company, McGraw-Hill Education, and DuPont, providing her with a broad foundation in data integration and analytics.
Educational Qualifications
Mengying Li holds two Master's degrees: one in Data Science from the University of Washington, completed in 2017, and another in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from Columbia University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics from the University of International Business and Economics. Her academic background supports her expertise in data analysis and its application in various sectors.
Coaching and Advising Startups
Mengying Li actively engages in coaching early-stage companies, focusing on establishing their data foundations and hiring their first data scientists. She advises and invests in founders with strong technical backgrounds, helping them develop data products and B2B SaaS solutions. Her commitment to nurturing startups reflects her dedication to leveraging data for business growth.