Ni (Nicole) Huang

She is an innovative product and growth leader with a strong foundation in data science, product management, and entrepreneurship, currently serving as Co-Founder of Walnut AI, where she is building AI-powered solutions. She was also an Entrepreneur in Residence at Antler, backed by Antler Disrupt. Prior to this role, she led Product & Growth at Sending Labs, a $20M-backed encrypted communication solution. Her career includes serving as a Research Assistant at the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, collaborating with Snapchat, and as Product Manager for Monetization at Xiaohongshu, where she managed in-feed ads. She holds a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Engineering in Traffic Engineering from Southeast University, where she received a National Scholarship and multiple STEM awards. She is recognized as a strategic, data-driven, and entrepreneurial leader who combines technical expertise with product and growth strategy to build innovative solutions that create impact.