# Raven Gao

> Raven Gao is the founder of PixAI and CEO of Mewtant. A Columbia computer science graduate, he previously led Troph and has discussed his interest in virtual worlds, online friendships and tools for anime fans and professional artists. His public appearances include DIG SHIBUYA and Stanford’s 2026 discussion of AI and media startups in Japan.

- **Role:** Founder of PixAI and CEO of Mewtant
- **Organizations:** PixAI, Mewtant, Troph Inc., Metanomaly K.K.
- **Education:** B.A.; graduated magna cum laude. DIG SHIBUYA identifies computer science with an AI focus; the 2023 AACYF profile describes Computer Science-Political Science., Columbia University
- **Known for:** Founded PixAI and serves as CEO of Mewtant., Graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University., Selected for the AACYF Top 30 Under 30 class of 2023.

## Career timeline

- **2018** — Served as president of the Poverty Education Forum, as recorded in his 2023 AACYF award profile.
- **2022** — Participated in the May 4 5Y Capital founders’ conversation as founder of Troph.
- **2022** — PixAI began service in October; Gao is identified as its founder by Stanford.
- **2023** — Named in the AACYF Top 30 Under 30 class of 2023.
- **2024** — Discussed AI and self-expression at DIG SHIBUYA on January 12.
- **2024** — Appeared on Rita Liao’s Leapfrog podcast, published December 23.
- **2026** — Participated in Creative Tech Shibuya’s Japan market-entry workshop.
- **2026** — Joined Stanford’s June 2 panel on AI and media content startups in Japan.

## Achievements

- Founded PixAI and serves as CEO of Mewtant.
- Graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University.
- Selected for the AACYF Top 30 Under 30 class of 2023.
- PixAI reported more than 16 million registered users in September 2026; this is a company metric, not personal net worth or monthly active users.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — PixAI announced Tsubaki.3 and its fourth-anniversary Project Genesis, including music and original storytelling; the company reported more than 16 million registered users.
- **2026-08** — PixAI showcased the first Creator Lab season, bringing together six creator projects.
- **2026-06** — Gao joined Shiho Watabe and Yoyo Yang for a Stanford panel moderated by Richard Dasher.
- **2026-06** — PixAI introduced user-hosted community contests.
- **2026-04** — PixAI made conversational creation assistant Mio.2 available to all users from April 15.

## Links

- Website: https://pixai.art/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22