Sam Yam

Sam Yam is a seasoned professional with a strong background in product building, engineering, and analytics. They co-founded Patreon and currently serve as its President and CTO, fostering a platform that enables fans to support artists and creators. Previously, Sam held key roles at companies such as AdWhirl, Loopt, and Yahoo!, and has contributed to the startup ecosystem as an Entrepreneur in Residence at StartX and as a Y Combinator YCE. They earned a BS and MS in Computer Science from Stanford University, enhancing their expertise in understanding user behavior through data-driven development.