Amy Lin

Entrepreneur, AI Researcher, Storyteller

I build emotionally intelligent technology that bridges human connection and business innovation.

Born in Taiwan, educated in Computer Science, trained in product thinking, obsessed with user empathy. Currently pursuing my passion for AI ethics and human-centered technology at Stanford University.

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"Amy's ability to combine empathy and engineering is exactly what the future of leadership looks like." — Stanford Professor
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Leadership Initiatives

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Founder & CEO

EmpathyTech

2022 - Present

Built an AI-powered platform that helps teams develop emotional intelligence through real-time feedback and personalized coaching.

Challenge

Traditional workplace training was ineffective and expensive. Teams needed a scalable way to develop emotional intelligence.

Solution

Created an AI platform that analyzes communication patterns and provides personalized coaching recommendations.

  • Raised $500K in seed funding from Y Combinator
  • Grew user base to 10,000+ active users
  • Partnerships with 3 Fortune 500 companies
  • 85% improvement in team communication scores

Founder & President

AI for Good Stanford

2021 - Present

Founded and led a 200+ member organization focused on applying AI to solve social challenges.

Challenge

AI students wanted to apply their skills to real-world problems but lacked structure and resources.

Solution

Created a platform connecting students with nonprofits and social enterprises needing AI solutions.

  • Launched 15+ AI projects addressing healthcare, education, and climate
  • Secured $50K in grants and corporate partnerships
  • Mentored 50+ students in AI ethics and implementation
  • Featured in Stanford Daily and TechCrunch

Co-Founder

Women in Tech Leadership

2020 - Present

Created a mentorship program connecting 300+ women in tech with industry leaders and career opportunities.

Challenge

Women in tech faced barriers to advancement and lacked access to senior mentors and role models.

Solution

Built a structured mentorship program with regular check-ins, skill workshops, and networking events.

  • 85% of mentees received promotions within 1 year
  • Expanded to 5 universities across California
  • Featured in TechCrunch and Forbes
  • Partnership with 20+ tech companies for hiring

Career & Impact

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Product Manager

Google AI

2023 - Present

Led development of AI-powered features that increased user engagement by 80% and reduced support tickets by 60%. Mentored 3 interns who went on to full-time roles at top tech companies.

Impact Story

"When I joined, our AI feature had 20% adoption. I redesigned the user experience based on customer feedback, implemented A/B testing, and launched a new onboarding flow. Six months later, we hit 80% adoption and reduced support tickets by 60%."

80% ↑ Engagement 60% ↓ Support Tickets 3 Mentees Hired

AI Research Intern

OpenAI

2022 - 2023

Researched ethical AI deployment and contributed to papers on AI safety. Developed tools that helped identify bias in language models, leading to improved model fairness.

Impact Story

"I noticed our language models had gender bias in certain contexts. I developed a bias detection tool and worked with the research team to implement fairness improvements. This led to a 40% reduction in biased outputs."

2 Papers Published 40% ↑ Model Fairness Open Source Tools

Software Engineer

Microsoft

2021 - 2022

Built scalable backend systems for Azure AI services. Led a team of 4 engineers to deliver a new API that processed 1M+ requests daily with 99.9% uptime.

Impact Story

"I was given a failing API that was causing customer complaints. I redesigned the architecture, implemented proper error handling, and led a team of 4 engineers to rebuild it from scratch. We achieved 99.9% uptime and processed 1M+ requests daily."

1M+ Daily Requests 99.9% Uptime 4 Engineers Led

Writing & Thought Leadership

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The Future of Emotional Technology

March 2024

Exploring how AI can enhance human emotional intelligence rather than replace it. A deep dive into the ethics and potential of emotionally-aware technology.

"The question isn't whether AI will understand emotions—it's whether we'll build AI that makes us more human, not less."
2.5K views 180 likes 45 shares
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Building Inclusive AI: Lessons from Stanford

January 2024

Reflections on creating AI systems that serve diverse communities. How my work with AI for Good Stanford shaped my understanding of responsible technology.

"Inclusive AI isn't about checking diversity boxes—it's about building systems that work for everyone, not just the majority."
1.8K views 120 likes 32 shares
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From Taiwan to Silicon Valley: My Journey

November 2023

A personal story about bridging cultures, pursuing dreams, and the importance of representation in tech. How my background influences my approach to product development.

"My Taiwanese heritage taught me that technology should serve people, not the other way around."
3.2K views 250 likes 67 shares
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Connect & Learn More

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Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing AI ethics, entrepreneurship, and the future of technology. Feel free to reach out!

amy.lin@stanford.edu

Stanford, CA

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What People Say

"Amy's ability to bridge technical complexity with human empathy is rare and valuable. She's the kind of leader who will shape the future of AI." — Dr. Sarah Chen, Stanford AI Lab
"Amy doesn't just build products—she builds movements. Her work with AI for Good has inspired hundreds of students to think differently about technology." — Prof. Michael Rodriguez, Stanford GSB
"Amy's leadership style combines vision with execution. She's exactly the kind of student who thrives at Stanford GSB." — Admissions Committee Member