A founder with multiple exits, Nikao Yang today leads partnerships at Amazon Web Services (AWS), working with top-tier VC firms and their portfolio companies. While at AWS, Nikao created the acclaimed Culver Cup GenAI Film Competition, bringing together the world’s most talented filmmakers and best-in-class GenAI video, audio, and VFX startups. Prior to Amazon, he was Director of Media & Entertainment and Gaming & Apps at TikTok, leading advertising sales at the social platform. Before TikTok, Nikao was Co-Founder / Chief Business Officer at Lucidity, a marketing analytics startup that was acquired by Umbrella Networks. Prior to Lucidity, Nikao co-founded mobile video advertising startup AdColony, which was acquired by Opera Software for $350 million. Nikao received his MBA in Marketing and Strategy from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and his BA in Economics from UCLA, where he graduated with honors.