Mentor

Chih-Han YU

PERSONAL BIO WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES Job Positions

游直翰 Chih-Han YU

JOB TITLE

CEO and co-founder of Appier

DEPARTMENT

Appier/CEO

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

Mandarin
English

Appier

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PERSONAL BIO

Dr. Chih-Han Yu is the CEO and co-founder of Appier, a pioneering AI SaaS company with a mission to simplify AI by making software intelligent. Founded in 2012, Appier leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance business decision-making. Under his leadership, Appier has grown from a 4-person living room startup to a publicly listed company with over 700 employees across 17 offices in Asia Pacific, the U.S., and Europe. It has been recognized as one of the top 50 revolutionary AI companies by Fortune Magazine.

As a distinguished AI scientist, Dr. Yu has authored numerous research articles in AI, robotics, and machine learning. He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2016, marking Appier as the only Asian AI company on the list.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

【Work Experience】

CEO and co-founder, Appier, Taiwan/US (2012 - present)

【Achievement】

Young Global Leader for 2016 by the World Economic Forum

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

PhD in Computer Science, Harvard University, USA
Master of Science in Computer Science, Stanford University, USA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Job Positions

Co-Supervisor Information

Ryan YUAN

袁鼎鈞

Institution

Appier

Division/Department

Global Inside Sales Department

Job Title

Head of Global Inside Sales Team

Brief Introduction of the Department

【Inside Sales Department】

Appier's Inside Sales team is the driving force behind unlocking our fast-moving business growth through strategic outreach, market intelligence, and collaboration. Our mission is to uncover opportunities, build robust sales pipelines, and harness the power of cutting-edge tools like data.ai, Similarweb, Hubspot, Zoominfo, and Apollo to deliver precision targeting and actionable insights.
With a relentless focus on market research and competitive analysis, we work seamlessly across teams to accelerate deal momentum and close with impact. In our fast-paced, high-performance environment, we empower each team member with the tools, support, and vision needed to excel. Together, we are shaping Appier's success story in global markets, one breakthrough at a time.

Department Staff Number

- More than 10 people

Internship Job Description

As a Sales Development Intern (Inside Sales), you’ll spearhead growth by uncovering untapped opportunities through strategic outreach and engagement. This role is your gateway to making a tangible impact in a fast-paced, results-driven environment while shaping Appier’s success in the regional market.

【Responsibilities】
1) Support and Lead Outreach & Lead Generation
- Generate new clients through strategic email, social media, and call outreach.
- Identify prospects using tools like Hubspot, Apollo, and SignalHire, maintaining accurate CRM records.
2) Support and Lead Collaboration & Analysis
- Collaborate with teams to qualify leads, build pipelines, and support deal closures.
- Research competitors and expand the prospect database to uncover new opportunities.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- undergraduate students
- undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

We’re looking for ambitious, tech-savvy, young professionals with a passion for sales to join our Inside Sales Team as a Sales Development Intern. You’ll connect with clients across diverse industries, master the art of impactful communication, and drive success by showcasing Appier’s innovative product suites. If you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, this is your chance to shine!

【Qualifications】
- Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced sales environments, thriving on new challenges.
- Proficient in analyzing data, solving problems, and making effective decisions.
- Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and manage time in a results-oriented setting.

Others

- Upon the completion of the NTU International Mentorship Program, students may continue as interns for an additional 6 months, at the discretion of the organisation
- Salaries (subsidies) provided
- Benefits provided

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