Eric Yuan
Eric Yuan is the founder and CEO of Zoom, a role he has held since June 2011. Under his leadership, Zoom has become a global phenomenon, experiencing rapid growth and transforming how businesses and individuals communicate. Yuan's empathetic and happiness-driven leadership style has been central to the company's success, fostering high employee satisfaction and customer loyalty. Eric Yuan was a founding engineer and Vice President of Engineering at WebEx from 1997 to 2011, helping grow the team and revenue significantly. In 2011, he founded Zoom, driven by a vision for a more user-friendly video conferencing platform. Under his leadership, Zoom achieved unicorn status by 2017 and had a highly successful IPO in 2019. Yuan was recognized as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California in 2018 and named Time Businessperson of the Year in 2020. His commitment to a human-first approach continues to redefine virtual connection.
Career Milestones
- Founding engineer and Vice President of Engineering at WebEx (1997–2011), contributing to team and revenue growth.
- Founded Zoom in 2011, creating a user-friendly video conferencing platform.
- Led Zoom to unicorn status by 2017 and a successful IPO in 2019.
- Recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California in 2018.
- Named Time Businessperson of the Year in 2020 for leadership and innovation.
About Zoom
Zoom, founded in 2011 by Eric Yuan, is a communications technology company known for its video conferencing platform. It primarily serves businesses, educational institutions, and individuals. Core features include HD video/audio, screen sharing, chat, and webinars. Benefits include enhanced collaboration, remote work enablement, and broad accessibility.