# Greg Yang

> Greg Yang is a mathematician and xAI co-founder known for Tensor Programs, a framework for understanding large neural networks. His work on maximal update parameterization led to μTransfer, a method for carrying training settings from smaller models to larger ones. He previously worked at Microsoft Research and moved to an informal advisory role at xAI in January 2026.

- **Role:** Co-founder and informal advisor at xAI
- **Organizations:** xAI, Microsoft Research, Harvard University
- **Education:** AB in Mathematics, Harvard University, SM in Computer Science, Harvard University
- **Known for:** Developed the Tensor Programs framework for neural-network theory., Co-developed maximal update parameterization and μTransfer., Received the Thomas Temple Hoopes Prize for his senior thesis.

## Career timeline

- **2017** — Completed Harvard AB in mathematics and SM in computer science.
- **2018** — Received a Hoopes Prize for his senior thesis and honorable mention for the Morgan Prize; worked at Microsoft Research.
- **2019** — Published early Tensor Programs work on scaling limits and wide neural networks.
- **2022** — Coauthored the Tensor Programs V paper introducing μTransfer experiments.
- **2023** — Joined the founding team of xAI.
- **2026** — Moved into an informal advisory role at xAI in January.

## Achievements

- Developed the Tensor Programs framework for neural-network theory.
- Co-developed maximal update parameterization and μTransfer.
- Received the Thomas Temple Hoopes Prize for his senior thesis.
- Received honorable mention for the 2018 Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize.
- Joined the founding team of xAI in 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Announced a move to an informal advisory role at xAI.

## Links

- Website: https://thegregyang.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-yang-27ba15303
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheGregYang
- GitHub: https://github.com/thegregyang

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Last updated: 2026-09-29