Miki Safronov-Yamamoto

Miki S-Y

Innovator | Engineer | Entrepreneur

Hi, I'm Miki! I'm studying human-centered design, technology, and entrepreneurship at the USC Iovine & Young Academy. I'm currently building a startup that helps people detect and dispute medical billing errors. I'm also creating FoundHer House which is an all-female hacker house in SF this summer.

Work Experience

Mercor

Growth Strategist
Growth
2025-Present

IvyHacks

Co-Founder & CEO
Leadership Strategy
2024-Present

Robototes

Social Media Manager & Programmer
Programming Marketing
2023-2024

Microsoft

Product Design Intern
Product Hardware
2020-21

Writing

The State of Medical Billing

An analysis of hospital price transparency regulations, compliance challenges, and why healthcare costs remain hidden from patients.

Manifestation: A Logical Approach

How strategic thinking and positive reinforcement shape reality through vision boards, journaling, and maintaining alignment with your goals.

Reflecting on My First Semester

A freshman's journey through discomfort, entrepreneurship, and finding community.

The Singularity: What It Is, My Predictions, and Why It's Inevitable

Explore my thoughts on the concept of singularity, transhumanism, and why this inevitable transformation is not to be feared.