About Us
Returning.AI is built for businesses who wish to take community-led growth seriously – yet easily. We understand how tough it is to build a community – and believe in equipping communities with everything they need to grow a vibrant and thriving one.
Our Mission
We believe in the power of a community and the collective good it can do when equipped with the right tools. Whether it’s getting everyone to engage with your latest social media content, or to roll out the red carpet treatment to new members – the possibilities are endless.
We also believe in the powerful insights a community can bring to a business. Businesses can now leverage the behaviour of their community to better understand their interest, their concerns and discover behavioural patterns that can help shape their strategic plans.
So join us, and build a community that your users will keep returning for.
Founded in
2021
A total of
30+ Humans
Across
7 Countries
Meet the Innovative Team behind Returning.AI
Meet the team powering Returning.AI. Dedicated to helping you build the most amazing, AI-powered community.
Desmond Leong
CO-FOUNDER | CEO
Desmond heads the product development and investment analysis division of Returning AI.
He is the chief analyst and domain expert to many of the world’s largest brokerages. He built his reputation on using actionable analysis to forecast where the markets are heading with a high degree of accuracy. In his previous roles, he used to advise the trading desks of hedge funds such as Brevan Howard.
Andrew Leong
CO-FOUNDER | COO
Andrew is the COO of Returning AI, where his attention to detail brings balance to the dynamic brother duo leading the company.
With 18 years of experience in the IT industry, spanning both small startups and large enterprises, Andrew ensures the company’s operations run smoothly and its interests are well positioned and protected.
Rob Gudipudi
CO-FOUNDER | CTO
Rob has over 15 years of experience as a full-stack developer. He previously worked at IBM, Mahindra Satyam, GAP and PEGA Systems. He has been working with Desmond for over 5 years and is instrumental in both the planning and building of the Returning AI product.
Mohammad Saiful
FULL-STACK DEV
Friends call him “Cousin Itt” from The Addams Family because his face is 80% hair. He previously worked in electrical engineering until he decided to live in ‘hard’ mode. He quit his already stable job in the middle of the pandemic to pursue his passion for coding.
Vishal Singh
FULL-STACK DEV
Vishal is an experienced full-stack developer who constantly seeks out innovative solutions to everyday problems. He is a team player who takes pride in his analytical thinking and collaboration skills. Vishal loves video games, especially PUBG: Battlegrounds, hit him up if you’re into Battle Royales!
Rui Ma
FULL-STACK DEV
Owen is a full-stack developer who loves playing the saxophone and football. He enjoys a challenge and enjoys resolving problems that arise in programming.
Wunna
FULL-STACK DEV
Wunna always wanted to be a magician when he was a kid. Now he’s a programmer, so he performs magic tricks on bugs: He makes them disappear from one place and reappear somewhere else! The audience for my magic? Just me, myself, and I.
Denny Kate
FULL-STACK DEV
Denny is a full-stack developer who loves creating web applications. He enjoy traveling and playing video games, especially football games.
Thuta Sann
SOFTWARE DEV
Saw Thet Phyoe
FRONT-END DEV
Rui Tong
UI UX
Rui Tong is passionate about creating user-friendly experiences that bring joy to people. Although she doesn’t eat eggs or drink coffee, she loves spending time crocheting. A travel enthusiast, she enjoys exploring new cultures and tasting local cuisines wherever she go.
Yi Qi
UI UX
Yi Qi is dedicated to creating impactful designs, with a strong interest in how design psychology enhances user experiences. She loves traveling, photography, and exploring various creative projects. Her personal motto: “Cakes are my weakness, great design is my strength.”
NurAsni Sanusi
UI UX | PM
Asni is a designer who loves traveling and learning about different cultures, appreciating how they approach problems in different ways. She enjoys going to non-English speaking events and experiencing what it’s like to connect without words.
Angelika Tan
PROJECT MANAGER
Meet Anjelika, our bookworm with a sweet tooth. From classic literature to magical adventures, she’s always immersed in a good read. Just don’t expect her to delve into horror—ghosts are a big no-no. With a passion for literature and a love for sweets, Anjelika brings a delightful charm to our team.
Ritika Nikhara
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Ritika is a QA Engineer who loves traveling and dancing. She is a fitness freak and loves to make new friends!
Rachel Pang
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Rachel is a foodie who enjoys eating similar types of food from various places to find out which place is best! She tends to pay lots of attention to details, especially regarding food, but she also applies this trait to her testing/QA work. Rachel is skilled in putting the knowledge/skills she learned into practice, and is open to feedback & is always keen to learn as much as possible, constantly seeking to further improve her skills in QA & tech.
Tami Ang
MARKETING
Tami’s in charge of spreading positive energy all around! She’s (lowkey) obsessed with interesting content creation and campaign strategies. When she steps away from the desk, you can find her in the kitchen! It’s her way of taking a break and preparing for another day at work!
Tanya Pendaries
MARKETING
Marigold
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REP
Yi QI
UI UX
Yi Qi is dedicated to creating impactful designs, with a strong interest in how design psychology enhances user experiences. She loves traveling, photography, and exploring various creative projects. Her personal motto: “Cakes are my weakness, great design is my strength.”
Yi QI
UI UX
Yi Qi is dedicated to creating impactful designs, with a strong interest in how design psychology enhances user experiences. She loves traveling, photography, and exploring various creative projects. Her personal motto: “Cakes are my weakness, great design is my strength.”