David Yang

David Yang is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Pursuit, a social impact organization focused on training adults for tech careers. Here are key details about David Yang:

Professional Background

Current Role: David Yang has been serving as Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Pursuit since September 2011.2 In this role, he leads the creative direction and brand development for the organization.3

Previous Experience:

• Architect at Kohn Pedersen Fox (July 2006 - July 2009)
  • Worked on the Lotte World Tower, currently the tallest building in South Korea
• Architect Intern at NBBJ (June 2005 - August 2005)
• Architect Intern at Gerrard + Tan Architects (2001 - 2004)2

Other Ventures:

• Co-founded Classroom Blueprint in 2012, an online platform for sharing classroom design best practices12

Education

• Yale University: Master of Architecture (M.Arch II), 2009-2011
• Cornell University: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), 2001-2006
• Townsend Harris High School, 1997-20012

Skills and Expertise

David Yang brings over 15 years of experience in the architectural field to his role at Pursuit.1 He combines his background in design and architecture with his passion for social impact:

• Creative Direction: Led the rebranding of Pursuit, including visual identity, brand guidelines, copywriting, and advertising3
• Social Impact: Co-founded Pursuit to create transformation through tech education and career support2
• Architecture: Worked on high-profile projects like the Lotte World Tower2

At Pursuit, David Yang works alongside co-founder Jukay Hsu (CEO) to train adults for tech careers and connect them with leading companies like Pinterest, Kickstarter, and JPMorgan Chase.2