Jayson Yuan

Jayson Yuan is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in finance, technology, and private equity.

As the Managing Director at HighBar Partners, Jayson has a proven track record of success in leading various organizations and driving strategic vision to execution.

With his background as the Chief Financial Officer at Wishlife and Head of the Family of Funds at CircleUp, Jayson possesses a deep understanding of the financial technology sector and investment marketplace.

Prior to his roles at Wishlife and CircleUp, Jayson was a Principal at Francisco Partners, where he actively contributed to sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments in the technology sector.

Jayson's diverse experience also includes consulting for McKinsey & Company across industries such as technology, hospitality & gaming, and non-profits, showcasing his versatility and expertise.

His entrepreneurial spirit was evident early in his career, having been a founder and lead product development manager at OverX, a distributed storage management software company.

Jayson holds a Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he was recognized as a Mayfield Fellow.

Currently, Jayson serves on the Board of Directors at SS8 Networks and has held advisory and leadership roles at various prestigious organizations.