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Vivian Shen
Co-Founder and CEO of Juni Learning
Vivian Shen, Co-Founder and CEO of Juni Learning
Vivian Shen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Juni Learning, an online learning platform that helps students discover their passions by learning subjects like Computer Science, Math, English, and more directly from expert instructors with experience at top universities.12
Background and Experience
- Studied Computer Science and Creative Writing at Stanford University2
- Previously worked as a Software Engineer at Google, Consultant at McKinsey & Company, and Director of Product at Operator2
- Has been featured in Forbes' 30 Under 30, Fast Company, TechCrunch, and Fortune2
Founding Juni Learning
Vivian co-founded Juni Learning in 2017 with Ruby Lee to provide the educational opportunities they wished they had as students.2 Their goal is to empower kids to discover their best futures by providing expert mentorship, strong community, and a joyful learning experience.2
Juni has raised over $11 million from investors like Y Combinator, Index Ventures, and Pear VC.35 The company offers a wide range of subjects and has been accelerated by the pandemic's shift to online learning.35
Key Learnings
Vivian believes in cultivating a breadth of interests and always being learning, especially when it comes to the softer skills of leadership and connecting with people.4 She advises aspiring entrepreneurs to get comfortable with ambiguity and know when it's time to "burn your ships" and commit to starting a business.4
Highlights
When the SF Standard tried to write a BS hit piece on me, they called and texted me multiple times trying to confirm my home address and who my family members are.
I'm not even running for political office, but I spoke up against the progressive establishment and @Scott_Wiener for their attempts to crush growth and entrepreneurship in CA. Apparently that gets you on the doxx list
The saaspocalypse is nigh
