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Hobert Wai

Investor

Investor at Berkeley Angel Network · Advisor at Berkeley SkyDeck Fund · Member at Band of Angels · Member at Healthtech Capital

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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Glen AndersonunlockedHobert: together at University of California, Berkeley (1989–1990)
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Hobert: together at Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

About

Hobert Wai is a Partner at Hanawa Group with experience in biotech and healthcare leadership across clinical chemistry, immunoassay, immunology, infectious disease, oncology, genomics, and health technology. He has built and led cross-functional teams and launched over 60 new products in the past decade, with background in talent acquisition, team coaching, and mentoring. Wai serves as an angel investor and advisor.

Experience

  1. Hanawa GroupPartnercurrent2016 — presentUnited States & China
  2. MIT Club of Northern CaliforniaMentorcurrent2019 — present
  3. Berkeley SkyDeckAdvisorcurrent2019 — present
  4. Band of AngelsMembercurrent2018 — present
  5. Berkeley Angel NetworkMembercurrent2018 — present
  6. Wharton Angel NetworkMembercurrent2018 — present
  7. HealthTech CapitalMembercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  8. BDAssociate Director2013 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
  9. BDGroup R&D Manager2006 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
  10. Bio-Rad LaboratoriesSenior Scientist2006Greater Los Angeles Area
  11. Beckman CoulterStaff Development Scientist2003 — 2006Greater Los Angeles Area
  12. Beckman CoulterSenior Development Scientist2000 — 2003Greater Los Angeles Area

Skills & more

Cross-functional Team Leadership41Project Portfolio Management39Data Analytics37Biotechnology55Agile Application Development34Finance31Marketing32Go-to-market Strategy34Coaching & Mentoring22Program Management16Process Management10Medical Devices38
+12 moreResearch and Development (R&D)CommercializationR&DFDALifesciencesDesign ControlBiomedical EngineeringISO 13485StrategyValidationProduct DevelopmentCAPA

Languages Chinese · English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hobert Wai?
Hobert Wai is a Partner at Hanawa Group with experience in biotech and healthcare leadership across clinical chemistry, immunoassay, immunology, infectious disease, oncology, genomics, and health technology. He has built and led cross-functional teams and launched over 60 new products in the past decade, with background in talent acquisition, team coaching, and mentoring. Wai serves as an angel investor and advisor.
Where does Hobert Wai work?
Hobert Wai is Investor at Berkeley Angel Network.
What check size does Hobert Wai write?
Hobert Wai typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
Where did Hobert Wai go to school?
Hobert Wai studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration); University of California, Irvine - College of Medicine (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Chemistry); University of California, Berkeley (AB, Molecular & Cell Biology/Economics).

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Also attended University of California, Irvine - College of Medicine4

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Also attended Wah Yan College Hong Kong1

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Also worked at Wharton Angel Network3

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Also worked at BD36

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Also worked at Bio-Rad Laboratories13

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Also worked at Beckman Coulter5

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