Dr. Youwei Yang
Dr. Youwei Yang is a seasoned professional with over 7 years of experience in Financial Economics and FinTech, specializing in Commodities, Crypto, and Blockchain.
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Cornell University and a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University.
Dr. Yang is a renowned figure in the Crypto world, having published and quoted in prestigious outlets like CNBC, Bloomberg, and more after extensive research on 3000+ crypto currencies and 600 academic/industry articles.
Currently serving as the Chief Economist at a leading public listed Crypto mining and technology company (NYSE: BTCM), he previously held the position of Director of Financial Analytics at a Fortune #58 company (Nasdaq: SNEX).
An entrepreneur at heart, he co-founded startups in Pet Food E-Commerce and Pet Veterinary diagnostic businesses, along with ventures in blockchain and web3 platforms.
Additionally, Dr. Yang is a skilled communicator and educator, having taught classes in business, economics, statistics, financial derivatives, and FinTech. He now serves as an Adjunct Professor at top-ranked Xiamen University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
With a strong background in quantitative skills and interpersonal relationships, he has played vital roles in various finance and technology organizations, showcasing his leadership abilities in the Finance and Technology sectors.