About
Hiroshi Wald is Managing Director of Austral Capital Partners, overseeing US operations for a venture capital fund with offices in Santiago and Palo Alto that invests in IT, life sciences, energy, and sustainability companies. Previously, he held leadership positions at TWG, a technology and strategy consultancy; Competitive Insights, a business intelligence firm; and Knowledge Networks, where he led product development teams. His career also includes founding Zingdata, a wireless startup acquired by Knowledge Networks, and roles in market intelligence and government affairs.
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Experience
- Austral Capital PartnersManaging Directorcurrent2009 — present
- TWGPrincipal2006 — 2009
- Competitive InsightsManaging Director2003 — 2006
- Knowledge NetworksDirector of Product Development2001 — 2003
- Zingdata (acquired by Knowledge Networks)President and CEO1999 — 2001
- TWGPrincipal1997 — 1999
- Hill and KnowltonStrategic Services Manager1994 — 1997
- Coro FoundationFellow in Public Affairs Leadership1993 — 1994New York City Metropolitan Area
- The White HouseStaff Assistant, Intergovernmental Affairs, Public Liaison and Presidential Advance1991 — 1993Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Skills & more
Strategy72Leadership26Management29Team-oriented2Analysis4Mentoring1Start-ups ManagementPrivate Equity FirmsInvestment ManagementEarly-stage StartupsStart-up VenturesProduct Marketing
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Venture FinancingNew Venture DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipSemantic AnalysisNatural Language ProcessingStart-upsConsumer InsightsProduct StrategyVenture CapitalCommunity ManagementMarket ResearchManagement ConsultingFrom Hiroshi's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hiroshi Wald?
- Hiroshi Wald is Managing Director of Austral Capital Partners, overseeing US operations for a venture capital fund with offices in Santiago and Palo Alto that invests in IT, life sciences, energy, and sustainability companies. Previously, he held leadership positions at TWG, a technology and strategy consultancy; Competitive Insights, a business intelligence firm; and Knowledge Networks, where he led product development teams. His career also includes founding Zingdata, a wireless startup acquired by Knowledge Networks, and roles in market intelligence and government affairs.
- Where does Hiroshi Wald work?
- Hiroshi Wald is Managing Director at Austral Capital.
- Where did Hiroshi Wald go to school?
- Hiroshi Wald studied at UCLA (BA); UCLA (Bachelor's degree).
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