Early Life and Education
Andy Fang was born in 1992 in San Jose, California, to Taiwanese immigrant parents. Growing up in the Bay Area, he attended The Harker School, graduating in 2010. Fang then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Stanford University, where he met future co-founders Tony Xu and Stanley Tang. During his time at Stanford, he was also a software engineering intern at Facebook during the summers of 2011 and 2012.
Rise to Success
Fang co-founded DoorDash in January 2013 with Tony Xu, Stanley Tang, and Evan Moore. Initially named Palo Alto Delivery, the company quickly gained traction by addressing the need for efficient food delivery in the local market. Fang served as CTO from May 2013 to February 2019, after which he became the head of consumer engineering. The company's IPO in December 2020 marked a significant milestone, making Fang a billionaire.
Key Business Strategies
DoorDash's success is attributed to several factors, including its focus on technology and logistics to improve delivery efficiency. The company expanded rapidly, partnering with thousands of merchants and serving millions of consumers. Fang's role in leading the engineering team has been crucial in shaping the DoorDash platform, ensuring its scalability and adaptability to meet the growing demands of the market. The company's revenue in 2024 was $10.72 billion.
Philanthropy
Fang is involved in philanthropy, primarily focusing on education. In April 2021, he donated $10 million to The Harker School to establish The Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund, demonstrating his commitment to supporting educational opportunities for underprivileged students.
