Yana Barden
Co-Founder and CEO of Watchers
Yana Barden is a passionate tech entrepreneur with two decades of entrepreneurial and executive leadership across media, entertainment, and technology sectors. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Watchers, which provides an embeddable social platform that makes any digital platform more social, interactive, and engaging.
The company was selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy. Watchers builds an intelligent social layer for platforms to increase user engagement, retention, and revenue, with a particular focus on iGaming and streaming industries.
Yana frequently speaks about social gaming, user engagement, and monetization in iGaming and streaming, including participation in Agora webinars and IBC conferences.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Watchers App Limited (Watchers) | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Founder | – present |