Meet the PeopleBehind the Work
Our Team
We are a collective of educators who love this work. We collaborate remotely from many places, but we bring 120% commitment to every student.
Nicole Shi
CEO
Founder of YISH EDU. Focused on breaking the boundaries of traditional education, empowering students to build their own learning and development paths starting from their passions.
William Qian
COO
Cofounder of Inceptum Research Project. Student at Columbia University studying history and physics, committed to advancing interdisciplinary research, fostering critical thinking, and inspiring students to explore academia.
Cathy Tu
CMO
Cofounder of Inceptum Research Project. Student at Harvard University studying applied mathematics and social studies, eager to explore the intersection of quantitative and qualitative approaches to create learning environments.
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Software Engineer
Cofounder of ID4E Program. Specializes in full-stack web development and scalable system architecture. Expert in modern frontend frameworks, backend services, and database optimization. Dedicated to crafting seamless user experiences and building robust technical solutions.
Jie
Brand Director
Specialize in startup strategy and brand consulting, using brand as a growth engine for sustainable development. My focus is breaking long-term vision into clear, visible next steps.
Nancy Wang
Project Manager
Doctor of Education. Oversees curriculum and academic operations, bridging course design with research outcomes—skilled at transforming student interests into high-impact projects and visible academic growth.
Kelsey Fang
Chief Counsel
A practicing attorney specializing in corporate law in its broad sense. Skilled at approaching legal matters from the perspective of fundamental business logic, assisting companies in ensuring compliance while advancing business operations, and delivering efficient, pragmatic legal solutions.
Mina
UX/UI Designer
Integrate best practices and data insights to enhance the usability of the interface. Balancing creativity and systems thinking to deliver interface designs that are consistent, implementable, and aligned with business goals.
Wendy
Senior Brand Designer
Focused on crafting strategic brand systems that balance business value and visual elegance. She continuously draws from emerging design trends and cultural insights to shape brands with lasting impact and distinctive character.
Our Mentors
Our mentors span academia, industry, and life experience, united by the belief that growth is never linear — and no one should have to figure it out alone.
Alice
Biomedical
Alice is an outstanding researcher at the forefront of cardiovascular science, where she integrates clinical cohort data with genomic technologies to dissect disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets. Bringing both energy and approachability to her mentorship, she focuses on helping students develop the core qualities that define a successful scientist: critical thinking to deconstruct complex problems, intellectual flexibility to adapt to evolving research challenges, and efficient learning strategies to rapidly engage with new scientific domains. Through her guidance, Alice aims to equip students not merely with strong applications, but with the mindset and capabilities that prepare them to contribute meaningfully from the very beginning of their research journey.
Venti
Mathematics
Has conducted mathematical research in multiple cities including London, Paris, Zurich, and Geneva. Skilled in data analysis, statistical analysis, biostatistics, and machine learning. Research interests include: applications of machine learning in physics (quantum physics, astrophysics, statistical mechanics), the use of data science in biomedicine (bioinformatics, clinical mathematical analysis), and statistical analysis in the social sciences. Has accumulated over 6,000 hours of teaching experience and supervised high school students in a 2024 mathematical modeling competition, earning one O Award.
Wei
Natural Language Processing
Hi, I'm Wei, a researcher dedicated to Natural Language Processing (NLP). My work goes beyond code; I'm focused on enabling machines to genuinely understand human language and deliver real-world benefits. When I'm not untangling algorithms, you might find me setting a beat on the drums or satisfying my curiosity through urban exploration. And yes, I'm a certified expert in the vital art of cat cuddling for effective stress management. Let's connect if you share a passion for language, technology, or just a great rhythm (generated by Gemini 😉).
Nicole
" We see every student's path as a living Lego set — a playful, evolving project you build piece by piece, designed by yourself. We believe the best learning happens when young people are free to experiment, to fail safely, and to discover what lights them up. "