
About
Blitzscaling Academy was formed to make the techniques of blitzscaling accessible to founders everywhere.
We believe the next generation of world-changing companies can come from anywhere and we work to identify and support them.
We work with people based on their qualifications and ability to contribute, not their gender, race, sexual orientation and/or background, current socioeconomic status, nationality, political or religious beliefs and are committed to creating a safe space for our entire community.
Meet The Community Leaders
Chris YehCo-founder and
Blitzscaling Co-author
A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. He is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of The Alliance, and Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. Chris holds a MBA from Harvard Business School and is a Founding Partner of Blitzscaling Ventures.
Jeff AbbottCo-founder
Jeff is an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder and investor and has worked and lived internationally for much of his career. His vision is to make the scaling expertise of Silicon Valley accessible in support of the next generation of world-changing companies. He holds an MIM from Thunderbird School of Global Management and is a Founding Partner of Blitzscaling Ventures.
Shuang YuContent Development Manager
Shuang brings cross-cultural communication skills and a mindset of commitment and responsibility to the community. She collaborates within the cross-functional team, and interfaces with partners and community members, to assess needs and convert them into compelling and actionable digital content that supports scaling entrepreneurs. Shuang holds a Master's Degree in Media and Communication Studies from Jinan University (Guangzhou, China).
Our Experts

Ben Casnocha
Entrepreneur, Investor and Author

Sameer Singh
Network Effects Advisor & Investor

Scott Johnson
Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures

Veijo Komulainen
Board member for #SME:s

Richard Hua
Global Technology Strategist

Jennifer Fondrevay
Best-Selling Author of “NOW WHAT?"

Tim Taylor
Official pitch coach at the Band of Angels

Marc Gruber
Prof. for Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialisation, Co-author of WHERE TO PLAY

Sharon Tal Itzkovitch
Creator of the Market Opportunity Navigator,
Co-author of WHERE TO PLAY