Andrew Yan

Andrew Yan is the co-founder of AthenaHQ, a technology startup focused on enabling brand discovery and search optimization across generative artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT. Prior to launching his current venture, he developed specialized expertise in search algorithms and machine learning through engineering and research roles at Google Search, DeepMind, and the US Army Research Lab. He completed his higher education at Columbia University, where he established a rigorous technical foundation in artificial intelligence and advanced computing systems. Outside of his primary technology career, Yan has a notable background in music and previously performed as a musician in the specific jazz band that inspired the Oscar-winning film Whiplash. His current professional focus bridges his extensive background in traditional search mechanics with emerging large language models to pioneer new methodologies for AI-driven marketing and digital brand visibility.