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Alex Yang

Cofounder, Tuya

Search every verified Alex Yang interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Alex Yang, co-founder, COO, and CFO of Tuya, discussed the company's expansion into consumer markets with the launch of "Hey Tuya" during a May 2026 executive dialogue with AWS, describing the move as a strategic decision. He outlined Tuya's Omni AI Foundation, a three-layer architecture built on AWS, which he said is designed to help 1.6 million developers across 200 countries create AI-powered products more efficiently. Yang also referenced Tuya's traditional role as a B2B platform and its evolution toward "Physical AI," integrating artificial intelligence into physical devices. In a January 2026 interview with Bloomberg Technology, Yang addressed Tuya's business strategy, stating that 2026 would be a "bouncing year" for the company, with expectations of "decent growth" and double-digit percentage expansion. He discussed the impact of tariffs on international business, noting that the main challenge is cost stability rather than cost itself, and mentioned that Tuya is conducting share buybacks, saying the company believes its share price is undervalued based on its business model. Earlier appearances include presentations at the Future Investment Initiative in 2022 and 2023, where Yang spoke about IoT's role in energy sustainability, citing a Singapore government project involving 1.3 million public apartments, and in 2020, when he discussed Tuya's work with the Zigbee Alliance as a board director.

Recent appearances

  • From AIoT to Physical AI: How Tuya is Transforming Smart Living with AWS | Executive Dialogue

    May 26, 2026 · 📺 Amazon Web Services

    Join Rob Boetticher, Director of Technology for Automotive & Manufacturing at AWS, in conversation with Alex Yang, Co-Founder, COO & CFO of Tuya, as they explore the transformative power of Physical AI and its real-world impact on smart product innovation. What You'll Learn: -Tuya Omni AI Foundation: Discover how Tuya's three-layer AI architecture (IoT Data & Knowledge, AI Models, and AI Agents) built on AWS is empowering 1.6 million developers across 200+ countries to innovate faster -Market Impact: Learn how developers are launching AI-powered products in months instead of years using Tuya'…

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  • Tuya Smart COO on Business Strategy, AI, IOT

    January 07, 2026 · 📺 Bloomberg Tech

    Alex Yang, Co-founder, COO and CFO at Tuya Smart, discusses the company's business strategy and the integration of AI and IoT technologies. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers on "The Asia Trade". -------- Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg Technology on YouTube:    / @bloombergtech     Watch the latest full episodes of "Bloomberg Technology" with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow here:    • 'Bloomberg Tech' With Ed Ludlow Full Episodes     Get the latest in tech from Silicon Valley and around the world here: https://www.bloomberg.com/technology Connect with us on... X:   / technology…

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  • Alex Yang Speaks at What is The Internet of Everything? - #FII7 Day 1

    October 25, 2023 · 📺 FII Institute

    "What is The Internet of Everything?" took place at the 7th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative on October 24th, 2023. The Internet of Things is reaching an inflection point, as AI and other exponential technologies empower smart devices to autonomously sense, analyze, and interact with the physical world. With IDC reporting global expenditure on IoT technology exceeding 805 billion U.S. dollars in 2023 alone, the swift spread is changing communities through emerging applications from autonomous vehicles to precision agriculture. How might stakeholders cultivate responsible stewardshi…

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  • IOT and Sustainability with Alex Yang, Co-Founder & COO, Tuya Smart - #FII6 - Day 1

    November 07, 2022 · 📺 FII Institute

    FUTURE FLASH: HOW IS IOT HELPING CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD? I Future Investment Initiative 6th Edition ...

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  • Zigbee Alliance Board Insight _ Tuya Smart Alex Yang

    November 23, 2020 · 📺 Tuya Smart

    Zigbee Alliance Board Insight _ Tuya Smart Alex Yang.

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