--- title: "Yan Tang - Co-Founder & CEO | DII | Dating Industry Insights" description: "Co-Founder & CEO at Hello Group. Yan Tang co-founded Hello Group (formerly Momo) in 2011, building China's leading social discover." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Yan Tang", "jobTitle": "Co-Founder & CEO", "description": "Yan Tang co-founded Hello Group (formerly Momo) in 2011, building China's leading social discovery and dating platform. 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As Chairman and CEO, he oversees a diversified portfolio that includes both the flagship Momo platform and Tantan, collectively generating over $350 million in revenue and serving millions of users across the Chinese market. His leadership has positioned Hello Group at the forefront of the region's social networking and dating landscape, fundamentally reshaping how Chinese consumers approach digital connection. Tang's journey to the helm of Hello Group reflects a strategic evolution from media to technology entrepreneurship. Before launching the company, he served as editor-in-chief at NetEase, where he cultivated a deep understanding of content, user engagement, and digital communities. This media background proved instrumental in building Momo's initial traction and developing the platform's unique approach to social discovery, blending location-based networking with rich multimedia interaction. His ability to navigate the complex Chinese regulatory environment while scaling the business earned him recognition on Fortune's prestigious 40 Under 40 list. Tang brings exceptional value in combining operational excellence with visionary market positioning in one of the world's most competitive technology markets. His expertise spans platform monetization, user acquisition at scale, and the delicate balance of building social products that resonate with Chinese cultural norms while driving sustainable growth. With proven ability to execute successful acquisitions and integrate complementary platforms, Tang continues to demonstrate the strategic foresight necessary to maintain Hello Group's competitive edge in an industry marked by rapid innovation and shifting consumer behaviors. ## Also at Hello Group [![](https://wljexrfnabxcmtcyztnv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/profile-images/d5dcdeb2-6d1e-4bca-be94-b13455af8c78.jpg) Karima Ben Abdelmalek CEO & President ](/people/karima-ben-abdelmalek) ## Yan Tang News Coverage No coverage yet. Articles mentioning Yan Tang will appear here automatically. ![Dating Industry Insights](/assets/dii-logo-footer-B-hNTbau.webp) B2B intelligence for the online dating industry. 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