Tianchenglong Yao is the Founder & CEO of AfterLoop and Founder of YAO Creative Institute. He holds an MBA from Fudan University and a master’s degree from University of the Arts London.

He founded AfterLoop, an international creative technology platform connecting innovation ecosystems across China and the UK, with operations in London and Shanghai. The platform connects creative professionals, technology experts, and industry partners across artificial intelligence, digital media, design, film, and architecture. Through its international professional network, interdisciplinary innovation projects, art and technology exhibitions, and corporate partnerships, AfterLoop bridges creative talent with emerging technologies and industry needs, exploring new applications, business models, and opportunities for collaboration.