Jesse Zhang

Jesse Zhang is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Beacons, a startup based in San Francisco focused on empowering content creators with tools to manage their businesses more effectively. He has held this position since January 2019, contributing to the development of innovative solutions supported by notable investors like a16z and Y Combinator.1

Educational Background

Jesse holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he specialized in machine learning and genomics. His research involved creating computational tools for analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data. He also completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Tufts University.12

Professional Experience

Before co-founding Beacons, Jesse had a diverse career:

• PhD Student at Stanford University (2014 - 2019)
• Computational Biology Intern at GRAIL, Inc. (2017 - 2018)
• Bioinformatics Engineer at Cellular Research (2016)
• Internships at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, among others.12

Skills and Interests

Jesse is proficient in both English and Mandarin, with a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and data analysis. His work often intersects technology and biology, reflecting his academic training and professional focus on innovative tech solutions in the creator economy.12