Miranda Yuan An
About Miranda Yuan An
Miranda Yuan An serves as the Director of Brand, Retail, and Media at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she oversees investments and corporate partnerships in relevant sectors. With a background that includes roles at Baidu and Udemy, she focuses on the future of commerce and artificial intelligence.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Miranda Yuan An serves as the Director of Brand, Retail, and Media (BRAM) at Plug and Play Tech Center. In this role, she oversees investments and corporate partnerships within the Brand & Retail and Media & Advertising sectors. Her focus includes fostering innovation and collaboration among startups and established companies in these industries. She has been with Plug and Play since 2024, contributing to the organization's mission of driving technological advancements and investment opportunities.
Previous Experience at Baidu, Inc.
Miranda worked at Baidu, Inc. as Chief of Staff to the CEO from 2013 to 2016 in Beijing, China. During her tenure, she supported the CEO in strategic initiatives and operational management. This role provided her with extensive experience in the tech industry and insights into corporate governance and leadership dynamics within a major technology firm.
Experience at Udemy
From 2018 to 2020, Miranda served as Market Development Manager for New Ventures at Udemy in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this position, she focused on expanding market opportunities and developing new business strategies. Her work contributed to Udemy's growth in the online education sector, aligning with her interests in innovation and technology.
Education and Expertise
Miranda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Beijing International Studies University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in business management and strategic thinking, which she applies in her current roles.
Involvement in the National Retail Federation
Since 2023, Miranda has been an Innovation Advisory Committee Board Member at the National Retail Federation. In this capacity, she contributes to discussions on innovation within the retail sector, leveraging her expertise in commerce and artificial intelligence. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing the retail industry through technological integration and strategic partnerships.