Tiffany A. Yu, MSc

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

CEO at Diversability®

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Tiffany Yu is the CEO of Diversability, an author, and a disability advocate who began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. A graduate of Georgetown and the London School of Economics, she is a 3x TEDx speaker and recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice. People often describe her as inspiring, impactful, and a force of nature.

Outside of her professional advocacy, Tiffany is a world top-10 para climbing athlete for Team USA, competing internationally. She is passionate about elevating disability pride through community building and enjoys supporting creative communities, evidenced by her involvement with organizations like Gold House and RAMPD during events like Grammy Week.

Uniquely, she combines her high-level corporate and entrepreneurial experience with being a world-class competitive para climbing athlete.

Personality Overview

Objective Evaluator

Fast But Thoughtful

Big Vision Person

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Disability Inclusion
Her entire career is dedicated to this, from founding Diversability to authoring "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto" and speaking at the World Economic Forum to elevate disability pride.
Competitive Para Climbing
She is a world top-10 para climbing athlete for Team USA, actively competing in World Cup events and recently making it to the finals for the first time.
Community Building
She founded Diversability to create an external ERG-like community and views her book not just as a publication but as a tool for building a community of allies.

Media Appearances

Tiffany has no verified media appearances

Work History

2015
CEO at Diversability®
2009
Founder at Diversability®
11-2022
Author, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto at Hachette Book Group
2-2025
Para Climbing Athlete at USA Climbing
2017
Founder & Dean/Trustee, Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter at Awesome Foundation

Education

Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
Master of Science - MS from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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Exp : 16 Location : Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at Diversability®

Interested in

Lifestyle

Business Insider, Writing featured in: World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine, Thrive Global

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Insights For Selling To Tiffany A.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tiffany A. is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tiffany A.

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tiffany A. move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Tiffany A. take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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