May Yang

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Co-Founder at thegurucool.ai

Singapore

Overview

May Yang is a results-oriented executive and Go-to-Market Strategy Advisor, co-founding thegurucool. ai and previously serving as President at Synechron. She specializes in scaling businesses and optimizing complex operations with a data-driven approach. Yang holds dual MBAs from Columbia Business School and London Business School.

Outside of her executive roles, May is deeply committed to social impact, serving on the boards of non-profits Grateful Giving and Brighter Children. Her dedication to philanthropy is matched by her passion for educational equity and her role as a champion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

She was named the "New Businesswoman of the Year - Europe" by the Global Banking & Finance Awards.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Direct & Candid

Vision Oriented

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Go-to-Market Strategy
As a GTM Strategy Advisor for Bounteous, she focuses on driving growth for IT services and digital solutions through market entry, partnerships, and customer segmentation.
AI in Education
She is the Co-Founder of thegurucool. ai, directly applying her expertise to the intersection of artificial intelligence and educational technology.
DEI Initiatives
A self-identified "DEI Champion, " she has spearheaded global inclusion programs and actively participates in panels discussing women's career journeys.

Media Appearances

May has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Co-Founder at thegurucool.ai
9-2025
Go-to-Market Strategy Advisor at Bounteous
2025 - 2025
Member Board of Directors at Grateful Giving
11-2024
Advisory Board Member at Brighter Children
10-2023 - 8-2025
President at Synechron

Education

2019 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Columbia Business School
2019 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA from London Business School

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Exp : 17 Location : Singapore Job Level : Leadership Designation : Co-Founder at thegurucool.ai
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Insights For Selling To May

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with May is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from May

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will May move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can May take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And May

Personality Compatibility


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