Yee Lee
About Yee Lee
Yee Lee serves as the Chief Growth Officer and VP of Capital Markets at Terraformation Inc. and has a strong background in product management and startup development, with experience at notable companies such as Google, Skype, and Facebook.
Work at Terraformation
Yee Lee serves as the Chief Growth Officer and VP of Capital Markets at Terraformation Inc. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on driving growth strategies and capital market initiatives to support the company's mission of addressing climate change. His leadership at Terraformation involves accelerating regenerative startup businesses and fostering innovation within the organization.
Current Role at Imperial College Business School
In addition to his role at Terraformation, Yee Lee has been working as a Knowledge Impact Builder at Imperial College Business School since 2023. This position involves enhancing the impact of knowledge generated at the institution, particularly in relation to regenerative startups and Leonardo Centre spin-offs, contributing to the academic and entrepreneurial ecosystem in London.
Education and Expertise
Yee Lee holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from Stanford University, which he completed from 1996 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley, between 1991 and 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and growth strategies.
Professional Background
Yee Lee has a diverse professional background, having worked at several high-profile technology companies. He was a Product Manager at Google from 2011 to 2012 and at Skype from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he held the position of VP Engineering & Growth at TaskRabbit from 2012 to 2014 and worked at Facebook as a Product Manager from 2016 to 2020. His experience spans various roles focused on product development and market growth.
Achievements and Investments
Throughout his career, Yee Lee has achieved notable milestones, including two acquisition exits to Google and TaskRabbit. He has founded four startups over a span of 25 years and has been involved in over 100 angel investments, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging businesses.