Yi Zhou

Yi Zhou is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and education. Currently serving as Managing Director and Co-Chair of the AI Center for Life at Slalom, Yi Zhou also holds the position of Founder and Chief AI Officer at ArgoLong and actively contributes as a board member at the University of Washington Information School. Notably, Yi Zhou has been instrumental in advising over 50 startups, focusing on investment consulting and strategic direction. Previous leadership roles include serving as CTO & CIO at Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp., Global Sr. Director of Cloud and AI at GE Healthcare, and Sr. Director at Quest Diagnostics. Academically, Yi Zhou holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University and a Master of Arts in Microbiology from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Achievements include receiving the CELERA DNA AWARD for operational excellence and the APPLERA DNA AWARD for technology innovation.