Saujin Yi
About Saujin Yi
Saujin Yi is a Venture Partner at Resolute Ventures and a Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management. She is also the Founder and CEO of Liquid, a fintech startup, and has extensive experience in entrepreneurship, investment, and education.
Work at Resolute Ventures
Saujin Yi has been serving as a Venture Partner at Resolute Ventures since 2023. In this role, she focuses on identifying and supporting innovative startups, particularly in the fintech sector. Her experience in entrepreneurship and investment allows her to provide valuable insights and guidance to emerging companies.
Education and Expertise
Saujin Yi earned her MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, studying from 2005 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in fintech and the future of work, which she emphasizes in her investment and advisory roles.
Background
Saujin Yi has a diverse professional background that includes founding and leading multiple companies. She is the Founder and CEO of Liquid, a fintech startup established in 2019. Prior to this, she was the Founding CEO of FlexTeam from 2016 to 2019, where she focused on recruiting executive-level women for consulting projects. Her previous roles include serving as SVP of Strategy and Product at GameFly.
Achievements
As a founding partner at 79 Studios, Saujin Yi has made significant contributions to supporting female founders through angel investments. She also serves on the board of FlexTeam, which is dedicated to empowering women in business. Her commitment to creating a supportive environment for women and minorities is reflected in her personal mission to establish a #newplayingfield.
Current Roles and Activities
In addition to her role at Resolute Ventures, Saujin Yi is a part-time lecturer in the entrepreneurship program at UCLA Anderson School of Management since 2022. She combines her roles in entrepreneurship, investment, and education to influence the tech industry. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys golf, kendo, and supports local sports teams in Los Angeles.