About Us

Our Philosophy

At Tradition Meets Tech, we believe in bridging the gap between cultural heritage and modern technology—to empower traditional Chinatown restaurants by integrating AI-driven digital tools, making it easier for these businesses to thrive in the digital era while preserving their rich cultural legacy.

By creating solutions like AI-powered chatbots and customized websites, we help restaurants reach a broader audience, streamline operations, and provide a seamless experience for customers.

Our goal is to maintain the essence of tradition while introducing innovative ways to boost efficiency and accessibility.

Values

Key Features of Our AI

Multilingual Support

Provides translations in various languages, breaking down language barriers and enabling non-Chinese speakers to navigate the menu and place orders comfortably.

Increased Accessibility

Expands the potential customer base by offering an online ordering platform, reaching younger, tech-savvy customers who prefer digital solutions.

Automated Ordering Process

Allows customers to place orders easily without waiting on hold, reducing the time spent on phone calls.

Cost-Effective Solution

Reduces the need for additional staff to handle orders, saving costs for the restaurant while improving customer satisfaction.

Customizable to Restaurant Needs

Tailored to fit each restaurant’s unique menu and style, ensuring a personalized experience that aligns with the business’s brand.

Our Team

Boston latin school '25

Jacky Li was a Research Intern at the MIT Kavli Institute & Northeastern University as well as a Software Developer at Artists for Humanity. He serves as an executive board member of Boston Latin School’s Asian Students in Action. In addition, he has been deeply involved with Asian Community Development Corporation, a non-profit where he interned for 12 months and participated in key initiatives, including AVOYCE, Films at the Gate, SLA, and SaturPLAY.

Jacky Li

Co-Founder of Tradition Meets Tech

boston latin school '25

William Liang was an Intern with the MIT Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers and also a Research Intern with the Northeastern University's Boston Area Research Initiative. His research interest includes the applications of artificial intelligence in medical diagnosis and cancer classification using feature selection algorithms and Gaussian noise to explore stochastic resonance.

William Liang

Co-Founder of Tradition Meets Tech

Kwong Kow Chinese School is a non-profit organization that provides quality, affordable childcare services through academic support and cultural enrichment. Benjamin Yu leads KKCS as the Program Director, aiming to 1) preserve and promote Chinese language/culture and 2) prepare immigrant and first-generation children for mainstream society by making our resources and opportunities accessible to all.

Benjamin Yu

Assistant Principal of Kwong Kow Chinese School

Robert Chin, as an Assistant Program Manager at Kwong Kow Chinese School, helps oversee the planning and execution of educational programs, ensuring they align with the school’s mission to promote Chinese culture and heritage. Starting as a part-time teacher from 2019 to 2021, he transitioned into a full-time role as Assistant Program Manager in 2021, where he continues to contribute significantly to the school’s initiatives.

Robert Chin

Assistant Program Manager of Kwong Kow Chinese School

University of Massachusetts Boston '21

Gregory Zapata is an Education Program Manager of Northeastern University's Boston Area Research Initiative. He is dedicated to using urban informatics to empower young people who are interested in how data impacts the world around them. He has a background in urban planning and community development.