We build the systems that protect what AI agents access, execute, and change—so useful work can move forward with clear authority.
Gensee was founded by Dr. Yiying Zhang, a UCSD Associate Professor, and Dr. Shengqi Zhu, a former Google Tech Lead Manager with more than a decade at Google.
Our work brings systems research into the places where people and agents get things done: workspaces, tools, data, permissions, and the effects of an action.
Backed by Two Small Fish Ventures, our team combines experience in systems and AI infrastructure with peer-reviewed research at venues including ICML, ICLR, SOSP, and OSDI.
Explore our researchSystems researchers, engineers, and operators turning ambitious ideas into useful products.
Co-Founder & CEO
Before founding GenseeAI, Dr. Yiying Zhang is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego. She has 10+ years of experience building large-scale, cross-layer systems with multiple award-winning and industry-influencing research works. Dr. Zhang oversees the business and research efforts at GenseeAI.
Co-Founder & Head of Engineering
Dr. Shengqi Zhu got his PhD in UW-Madison in Computer Science. He worked as an engineer and later a TLM (Tech Lead Manager) at Google for 10+ years, responsible for ML orchestration pipeline, with a focus on cost/latency optimization and developer velocity. Dr. Zhu leads the engineering efforts at GenseeAI, building the next-generation AI agent infrastructure.
GTM & Growth Lead
Zile Li is a 0→1 GTM operator with experience across AI, fintech, and Web3 startups. Before joining GenseeAI, she led early-stage growth initiatives spanning product positioning, customer discovery, paid acquisition, launch campaigns, user operations, and community growth. At GenseeAI, Zile leads GTM, growth, market research, customer development, and commercial storytelling.
Work on the systems behind safer autonomy and stronger defense.
