Yoyo Chang

Yoyo Chang, also known as Yao-Yun Chang, is a Taiwan-born British entrepreneur and the Co-Founder, CEO, and President of KodyPay, a mobile payment app designed to streamline payment processes for brick-and-mortar businesses. He co-founded KodyPay while still in high school at the age of 19, driven by a vision to enhance payment acceptance through innovative technology.12

Early Life and Education

Yoyo was born to Taiwanese parents who emigrated to the UK in 2003. He demonstrated an early interest in finance, investing in the stock market at age 13 and leading his school team to victory in a national investment competition.1 He later pursued his studies at the University of York while concurrently developing KodyPay.

KodyPay

Founded in 2018, KodyPay aims to integrate online payment solutions with physical retail experiences. Under Yoyo's leadership, the company has raised significant funding, including $5 million in a recent round, bringing its total funding to approximately $10 million. The app facilitates various payment methods, including e-wallets and cryptocurrency, enabling businesses to reduce transaction costs and enhance customer experience.13

Vision and Impact

Yoyo Chang's mission with KodyPay is to revolutionize the payments landscape by making it easier for businesses to accept payments through an all-in-one platform. His innovative approach has already attracted partnerships with major financial institutions like Visa and MasterCard.14 As of now, KodyPay has seen rapid growth, with over 500 venues signed up in the UK and gross payment volumes exceeding £100 million annually.1

Through his entrepreneurial efforts, Yoyo Chang exemplifies the potential of young innovators in transforming traditional industries.