Saujin Yi
About Saujin Yi
Saujin Yi is a Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Venture Partner at Resolute Ventures. He has extensive experience in entrepreneurship and management, having founded multiple companies and held senior positions in various organizations.
Work at UCLA
Saujin Yi has been a Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the academic environment by teaching and mentoring students in various subjects related to management. His affiliation with UCLA Anderson allows him to leverage his extensive industry experience to provide practical insights to students.
Current Ventures
Since 2023, Saujin Yi has served as a Venture Partner at Resolute Ventures. He also founded Liquid in 2019, where he holds the position of CEO. In addition, he is a Founding Partner at 79 Studios, a role he has maintained since 2015. These positions reflect his active involvement in the venture capital and startup ecosystem in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Saujin Yi was the Founding CEO of FlexTeam from 2016 to 2019. He also held significant positions at GameFly as Senior Vice President of Strategy/Product and General Manager of GameFly Digital from 2008 to 2014. His earlier career includes an internship at Redpoint Ventures and an analyst position at Credit Suisse First Boston.
Education and Expertise
Saujin Yi earned his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in management and engineering.