Ian Tien

Ian Tien is the CEO and co-founder of Mattermost, Inc., a secure collaboration platform catering to tech giants, banks, governments, and mission-critical organizations worldwide. He has a rich background in engineering and product management, having earned over a dozen patents during his tenure at Microsoft Office and led various successful ventures in the tech industry.

Before spearheading Mattermost, Ian founded SpinPunch, Inc., an acclaimed online video game company, and served as the VP of Product at Flickme, a movie streaming startup supported by prominent investors. His experience extends to senior roles at Microsoft, overseeing product management for services like SkyDrive, Windows Live Photos, and Hotmail (now Outlook.com), as well as leading engineering teams for Microsoft Office.

Ian Tien is an alumnus of prestigious institutions such as the University of Waterloo, Cornell University, and Stanford Graduate School of Business. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering & Cognitive Science, a Master's in Computer Science, an MBA, and a Master's in Public Policy. Ian's contributions also extend to academia, having served as a teaching assistant for renowned figures like Andy Grove and Myron Scholes during his time at Stanford Business School.