Evan Zhou

Evan Zhou is a dynamic individual who transitioned from a competitive hip hop dancer to a software engineer and eventually a successful startup founder.

With a vision to elevate dance to the level of a mainstream sport, Evan started offering online classes featuring world-renowned instructors, garnering over 1 million app downloads and a YouTube following of 1 million subscribers in over 100 countries worldwide.

Evan has secured a total of $11.9 million in funding from prominent venture capitalists to support his entrepreneurial endeavors.

He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California and further honed his skills in Front End Web Development through General Assembly.

Having been associated with organizations like Hampton, STEEZY (where he served as Co-Founder and CEO), On Deck, and HTMLFusion (as a Software Engineer), Evan brings a diverse background to his innovative pursuits in the tech and dance industries.