Shuo Yang
Partner at Lowercarbon Capital
Shuo Yang
Partner at Lowercarbon Capital
San Francisco Bay Area
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2022 - Current
Always striving to be as bold and hard working as the incredible founders we support
Principal
2018 - 2022
I support entrepreneurs who are using science and technology to solve the world's biggest problems.
Founder | Chief Operating Officer
2015 - 2018
Maderight is the future of apparel manufacturing + Y Combinator S15 + StartX S2015
Founder | Chief Operating Officer
2013 - 2015
Great fitting men's clothes, made incredibly simple.
Founder | Managing Partner
2011 - 2015
Investment and investment advisory firm specializing in cross border engagements
Founder | COO
2011 - 2013
Structured joint venture investment with Asia Jewellery Holdings, Ltd, a premier jewellery brand portfolio and manufacturer. Created the first online jewellery designer and brand network in China. Built an interactive platform & marketplace enabling professional, independent, and freelance designers to monetize their works directly to large retail brands. Raised $5M in seed capital, established Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Shenzhen. Grew team to 50+ professionals, and established an extensive network of 500+ designers. Built partnerships with over 10 of the top Asia jewellery brands (including Chow Tai Fook, Chow Sang Sang, TSL).
Director
2011 - 2013
Premier Shenzhen-based jewellery brand portfolio, leading Class A manufacturer (Chow Tai Fook key production partner), and precious materials supplier (gold, silver, precious gems, and diamond). Led strategic and business development efforts in key domestic China and international markets. Established Opal Guild (Shenzhen) Ltd. - subsidiary focused on online and e-commerce models
Associate
2010 - 2011
Advisory firm specializing in the investment, acquisition, and management of intellectual property assets. Managed the investment process (sourcing, valuation, due diligence, negotiations) for Fortune 500 clients in the consumer technology space. Created strategic roadmaps and led client teams to implement intellectual property initiatives across management, R&D, and legal departments.
Associate
2008 - 2010
Managed client engagements in the health care, technology, and non profit sectors with extensive work in financial modeling, strategic planning, post M&A integration, and operations management.
Securities Operations Associate
2007 - 2007
Managed the securities transaction process end to end. Daily maintenance and due diligence on the trade/positions for all company portfolios.
Education
S15 Batch
2015 - 2015
MS
2007 - 2008
B.S. with High Honors
2003 - 2007