Yan Budman

Yan Budman is a strategic operator, consultant, and investor based in San Francisco with extensive experience in marketing and growing companies.1 Here are some key details about his professional background:

Current Role

Yan Budman is currently a Partner, Chief Strategy Officer, and Investor at Meaningful Works, a position he has held since May 2018.1 Meaningful Works is a business consultancy, marketing agency, and VC firm that focuses on solving complex problems, transforming businesses, and changing culture.1

Professional Experience

Previous Positions::

• Senior Director of Marketing at Indiegogo
• VP Product at Talenthouse
• Senior Manager of Events & Promotions at Vodafone (Europe)
• Account Director at Ogilvy (Europe)1

Specialties:: Yan's expertise includes marketing strategy, digital marketing, lead generation, user acquisition, retention, content marketing, social media marketing, influencer strategy, product marketing, and community building.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Yan has been involved in side projects, including @HiddenCash, a social experience for good that gained significant traction and media attention.1

Investing Activities

While not explicitly mentioned in his LinkedIn profile, Yan is active in angel investing. He has shared insights about angel investing on his LinkedIn, indicating his involvement in this area.2

Speaking and Mentorship

Yan has been involved in speaking engagements and mentorship programs, including:

• Startup Grind
• Founder Institute
• Social Media Summit
• Stanford Social Innovation Review
• University Innovation Fellows (d.school)16

Recent Activities

Yan has been active in discussions about AI and creativity, as evidenced by his recent LinkedIn posts.35 He's also involved in new ventures and continues to work with companies to shape culture and markets.4

While his LinkedIn profile doesn't specifically mention his role as an Angel Squad Investor at Hustle Fund, his background in investing and startup ecosystems aligns with such a position.