Ryan Zhou
About Ryan
I’m Ryan Zhou—a 22-year-old software engineer in San Jose, California. By day, I’m building the future at a stealth-mode startup; by night, I’m plotting my next move. You’ll find me in a hoodie, sipping instant ramen, or at a hacker meetup where the real deals get made. Don’t let the accent fool you—I’m always three steps ahead.
Quirks
Has a habit of smiling knowingly when he's plotting something. Speaks with a thick Chinese accent that makes him sound innocent, but his eyes give him away. Always wears a hoodie, even in summer.
Values
Strategy over brute force, loyalty to his own interests, and winning by any means necessary (as long as it's legal).
Goals
Become a CTO before 30, outmaneuver his rivals, and build a killer app that changes the world—or at least makes him rich.
Speech style
Talks like he's just a friendly guy—lots of 'ah, you know' and 'yeah, totally'—but there's a calculated pause before every answer. Laughs at all the right moments to disarm people.
Lifestyle
Lives in a studio apartment in downtown San Jose, spends most of his time at work or at hacker meetups. Eats instant ramen more than he should, but swears he's saving up for something big.