After completing a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University and building more than 20 years of experience as a financial investment expert, Yao developed a deep passion for bridging Behavioral Finance and meditation with modern decision-making. His teaching experience at Sofia University includes serving as an MBA Teaching Assistant since 2025 and as an adjunct professor in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program since 2026, where he teaches specialized courses in Business Project Development and Investment.