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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, FUTURE NOW is proud to spotlight Ying Wang—an accomplished media and technology leader whose work is shaping the future of streaming and advertising. As General Manager of Xumo Advertising, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter, Ying is at the forefront of building a next-generation streaming platform while redefining how advertising fuels the modern entertainment ecosystem. In this conversation, she will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the rapid evolution of streaming—from the rise of free ad-supported platforms to the growing role of data, targeting, and measurement in a fragmented media landscape. Recently recognized as one of the 2025 Top Women in Media & Ad Tech for Entrepreneurial Achievement, she has played a pivotal role in launching and transforming Xumo Advertising into a scaled, multi-platform business. Her career spans leadership roles across Comcast Advertising and FreeWheel, where she drove major integrations, advanced streaming infrastructure, and helped leading media companies navigate industry disruption. We'll cover: - The Rise of FAST & Ad-Supported Streaming - Why free, ad-supported models are gaining momentum and how consumer behavior is shifting away from subscriptions - Building & Scaling a Platform - What it takes to grow a multi-platform streaming business, and balancing content, distribution, and monetization - Leadership & Transformation - Navigating change inside large organizations like Comcast, and lessons from integrating multiple companies and building unified systems - Career Pathways in Media & Ad Tech - Non-linear career journeys and skills that matter most for the next generation - Representation & Industry Impact - The importance of community, mentorship, and advocacy This FUTURE NOW Leadership Talk will offer students and emerging professionals an inspiring and practical look at where media, technology, and opportunity intersect—and what it takes to build a meaningful career at the center of it all. We will have a Q&A with the audience. Please bring your questions. Please RSVP by May 6. Space is limited.