Evan Ye

Building Sayge AI, the world’s first Agentic Organization that replaces MBB consulting and 4A agency at Agentic SaaS speed and cost—from brief to deployable strategy + creative variants—then validates the best decision via LAA™ (Real-Person AI Twins, Worldwide) through pre-spend A/B/…/N winner selection. - Leading product, GTM, and partnerships from 0→1 across AI evaluation, content intelligence, and decision workflows - Developing a user-owned data approach to unlock value for creators and operators while maintaining privacy and control

- Founded a pioneering generative AI and metaverse startup; grew it to a leading position in China’s Web3/NFT sector. Developed the digital art IP “Meta-Eater Club”, valued at over ¥1 billion (~$140 million) with 1 million+ Gen Z users, often dubbed “China’s BAYC” and “Top NFT Brand in China” by collectors (~39% market-cap share), establishing it as a top digital collectibles brand in the market. - Partnered with international brands Kappa, MCM, and Xtep to launch AI-driven metaverse marketing campaigns, creating new interactive community models that expanded user engagement beyond traditional marketing limits. - Recognition: Positioned MCA as an industry benchmark in generative AI commercialization—listed among the AIGC China Top 100 (2024) and Go Global AI Top 100 (2025) companies for innovation in AI and metaverse applications.

- Co-founded an education technology startup delivering immersive AI and coding learning experiences for youth (ages 6–18). Developed an innovative curriculum (in collaboration with mentors from Stanford and other leading institutions) to teach AI and programming through hands-on, project-based learning. - Led product and technology strategy, leveraging the founding team’s connections with Silicon Valley academia and industry. Secured an angel investment round in 2017 and established strategic partnerships with major organizations, including Lvmama (a top travel platform) and the Soong Ching Ling Foundation, to expand program reach and credibility.

- Founded a mobile visual art co-creation platform that applied AI and design thinking to enable “inspiration-driven creation” for users. Built and managed a creative tech team to develop the app and community from concept to launch. - Secured seed funding from early-stage tech incubators (including a Zhangjiang–Silicon Valley incubator program and MAKE021) and officially launched the Draw me. app globally in mid-2016. Achieved rapid traction of 100,000+ users within the first week of launch. - Drove business development by partnering with global manufacturers to monetize user-generated art. Collaborated with Case Station® (the world’s largest custom phone case producer) and ME PRINT (China’s largest textile printing group) to produce and market merchandise featuring artwork from the platform’s community artists.

- Co-founded Xinlishuo, a psychology-driven AI startup, and spearheaded the creation of “Then” – the world’s first emotion-based social networking application aimed at improving mental health and emotional connection among users. - As CPO, led cross-functional teams (research, design, and engineering) in developing the product from concept through beta. Integrated psychological research with machine learning to match users via emotional profiles and deliver a novel social experience focused on mental wellness. - Secured significant venture funding to drive growth—raised over ¥50 million (~$7 million) from prominent investors (including Chuangxiang Investment, Tap4Fun, Pengpai Capital, Yicheng Investment, Baixing, and Huagai Capital) across angel to Series A+ rounds, validating the product’s market potential.

- Collaborated directly with product managers, engineers, and designers from Nabaiji’s French HQ on the development of aquatic sports and entertainment products. - Acted as a bridge between HQ and the Shanghai team, coordinating design iterations and technical requirements to ensure global standards were met. - Strengthened early experience in cross-cultural product development and design project management, laying the foundation for later leadership in international innovation projects.

- One of 36 students nationwide selected by Intel Semiconductor (China) Ltd. for an intensive enterprise training program in advanced product design. - Engaged in seminars with industry leaders and collaborated in group projects simulating real-world product development cycles. - Gained exposure to global innovation practices through site visits at Intel, Cisco, Volkswagen, IDEO, and other world-class companies. - Experience emphasized early leadership potential in multidisciplinary design teams and innovation-driven environments.

Lead Researcher & Project Manager, INNO Lab, Ministry of Education Computer-Aided Product Innovation Design Engineering Center - Conducted interdisciplinary R&D at Zhejiang University, bridging design, computer science, HCI, psychology, AI, and smart hardware. - Led projects funded by national and provincial programs, including China’s 12th Five-Year National Science & Technology Support Project (rehabilitation technologies for persons with disabilities) and a Ministry of Industry and IT innovation platform. - Delivered prototypes and transferred technologies to corporate sponsors. Highlights: developed a smart lighting robot with Philips, created a Kinect-based sign language interaction system for the hearing-impaired, and contributed to enterprise healthcare solutions such as an embedded smart bathing controller and nursing robot system.

Doctoral Researcher & Project Lead (AI-Driven Wearables & Biosensing Systems) - Admitted into the Ph.D. program at NUS, where I initiated research on AI-powered biosensing data and wearable intelligent systems. - Led early-stage projects bridging artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and health technology, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams of engineers and designers. - Developed proof-of-concept prototypes that combined data-driven algorithms with real-world applications in healthcare and smart devices, laying the foundation for later entrepreneurial pursuits. - Dropout

Doctoral Researcher & Project Manager (AI & Robotic Systems Design, Joint PhD Program with Zhejiang University) - Currently pursuing a joint Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Aarnout Brombacher and Prof. Yuan Lu (TU/e), and Academician Fangtian Ying and Prof. Shijian Luo (ZJU). - Focused on the design and application of AI-driven robotic and intelligent systems, integrating research in systemic change, product design, and human–AI interaction. - Managed multi-institutional research initiatives, coordinating resources and stakeholders across Europe and China to advance applied AI projects with commercialization potential. - Contributed to high-impact projects combining AI, robotics, and system design, highlighting both technical depth and leadership in cross-border, interdisciplinary innovation.

Lead Researcher & Project Manager, Industrial Design Research Center, Donghua University - Selected as the first undergraduate member of Donghua University’s Industrial Design Research Center (admitted exceptionally after ranking top 2 in the university’s design program). Led and participated in industry-sponsored product design projects while still a student, bridging academic theory with practical application. - Managed cross-disciplinary student teams to deliver commercially viable product designs for corporate clients. Notable projects included developing a line of water recreation equipment for Decathlon’s Nabaiji brand, designing an in-car tent system for iDS, and creating a touchless smart bathroom fixture for Kohler. These projects were successfully implemented, demonstrating strong collaboration and project management skills in a real-world context.