In just two short years, Yik Yak has spread to thousands of communities around the world; each of them has their own characteristics. For example, in our college communities, we see a lot of witty jokes, school pride and moral support during finals. We actually have a team of people at Yik Yak who work extra hard to ensure that each community can thrive.
Read MoreDerek made the trek all the way from San Francisco to Atlanta last June when he joined our engineering team as a talented and enthusiastic product manager!
If you're unfamiliar with what a product manager does, listen up. The product manager is the person responsible for defining the 'why', 'what,' and 'when' of the product that the engineering team will build. Obviously, this role is crucial to the growth and development of any tech company, but with fast turn-around times, finding the right product manager is especially important to startups like Yik Yak.
Read MoreThe month of March is National Women’s History Month and we are proudly celebrating The Women of Yik Yak! National Women’s History Month highlights women's contributions to the past, present & future. On March 8th, our Yik Yak ladies celebrated International Women’s Day and talked shop about what it means to them to be a female working at Yik Yak!
Read MoreSay 'hello' to Yik Yak Project Manager, Tracey Marshall! Tracey came to Yik Yak in June of 2015 and has added tremendous value to our product team. Not only is she a great employee, Tracey is also the type of person you can go to for advice on just about anything.
Read MoreIn the midst of meetings, classes, deadlines, debates, and the normal daily grind, it’s easy to get caught up in a hectic week and mentally check out until Friday. But you don’t have to be a yogi to step back, take a few deep breaths, and express gratitude for the present moment. In honor of Valentine’s Day, our Herd decided to swoon a little and remind ourselves why Mr. Yak will always be our favorite Valentine.
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