Edward Ma is Co-Founder of YouArt, a Y Combinator-backed platform (YC P26) described as the Patreon for AI originals, empowering storytellers to create AI films and series, get funded by fans, and earn subscription revenue.

Edward previously held roles at Google and TikTok, where he founded and grew TikTok Shop Ads from zero to $100 million in revenue, demonstrating a rare ability to scale products from the ground up.

Prior to YouArt, Edward co-founded Speaking AI, recognized as a top text-to-speech model, showcasing his deep expertise in applied AI and product innovation.

At YouArt, Edward leads the mission to replace the traditional Hollywood pipeline by giving independent AI creators the production tools, crowdfunding infrastructure, and monetization ecosystem they need to thrive.

YouArt has attracted over 1 million subscribers on its platform and is backed by Y Combinator, positioning it as a defining force in the emerging AI creator economy.