James Wang
InvestorGeneral Partner at Creative Ventures
Oakland, California
Writes $1M checks · typically $750K
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549 people in our graph share verified history with James — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Ben RobbinsunlockedJames: together at Dartmouth College (2007–2008)
×2James: together at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
James: together at Dartmouth College
James: together at Georgia Institute of Technology
About
James Wang pairs Bridgewater global-macro experience with engineering as former healthcare CTO and Google engineer, and—an AI educator—invests in startups with proprietary physical-domain data like medical imaging and industrial robotics.
Contact· published on James's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- Creative VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- IMVARIABoard Directorcurrent2026 — present
- Circuit MindBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- C. Light Technologies, Inc.Board Directorcurrent2021 — present
- AirWorksBoard Observercurrent2020 — present
- OncousticsBoard Directorcurrent2022 — present
- Peanut RoboticsBoard Directorcurrent2022 — present
- LionessCo-Foundercurrent2013 — presentBerkeley, CA
- PicnicBoard Observer2024 — 2026
- PicnicBoard Director2019 — 2024
- X, the moonshot factoryProduct Marketing Manager2014Mountain View
- Recurse CenterRecurser2013Greater New York City Area
- Bridgewater AssociatesSenior Analyst and Investment Associate2010 — 2013Westport, CT
- SEEDS ConsultingFounder and Lead Consultant2008 — 2010Hanover, NH
Skills & more
AnalysisStrategy7Leadership5Management5Artificial Intelligence (AI)Board GovernanceEntrepreneurship23Machine LearningInvestment Management2Statistical Data Analysis6Marketing3Financial Analysis9
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Competitive AnalysisProgrammingSocial EntrepreneurshipNonprofitsFinanceData AnalysisStart-upsBusiness StrategyAnalyticsInvestmentsFinancial ModelingPythonLanguages Chinese · English
- Group 2 Social / Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel — CITI Program
- Law and the Entrepreneur with Northwestern Law — Coursera Verified Certificates
- Data Science Specialization with John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Coursera Course Certificates
From James's professional profile.
Investments
Led
C.Light Technologies
Investor
Tubis Technology Inc
Per curated public sources.
Podcasts & interviews
featuring James WangDriving the Future: Tech Innovations and Rapid Evolution Post-Industrial Revolution with James Wang
SEP Clips
Colleagues at Creative Ventures
Network2
Alex Luce
General Partner at Creative Ventures
Champ Suthipongchai
General Partner at Creative Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Wang?
- James Wang pairs Bridgewater global-macro experience with engineering as former healthcare CTO and Google engineer, and—an AI educator—invests in startups with proprietary physical-domain data like medical imaging and industrial robotics.
- Where does James Wang work?
- James Wang is General Partner at Creative Ventures.
- What does James Wang invest in?
- James Wang invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What check size does James Wang write?
- James Wang typically writes checks of $1M.
- What companies has James Wang invested in?
- Investments tracked here include C.Light Technologies, Tubis Technology Inc.
- Where did James Wang go to school?
- James Wang studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); Georgia Institute of Technology (Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science); Dartmouth College (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Philosophy).
- What podcasts and interviews feature James Wang?
- Tracked appearances include "Driving the Future: Tech Innovations and Rapid Evolution Post-Industrial Revolution with James Wang".
- Does James Wang lead rounds?
- Yes — James Wang has led 1 tracked investment.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business968
Rishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Yibo NianInvestment Director at Intel CapitalZhenyu TangInvestment Director at Intel CapitalDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera CapitalAnna ChenInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupJohnny HooperAssociate at March Capital Partners
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Also attended Georgia Institute of Technology702
Brando De CourtenData Engineer at P101 VenturesTom DyalCo-Founder at Redpoint VenturesWouter Van de PutteInvestment Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersWill McGinnisEntrepreneur and data science executive working at the intersection of AI/ML, technology, and business strategyJaya GuptaInvestor at Foundation CapitalCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby Capital
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Also attended Dartmouth College656
Scott SandellExecutive Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at NEAJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis VenturesBen RobbinsInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Mounisha AnumoluInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ren RileyAdvisor at Oak Investment PartnersJeffrey PaineFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Circuit Mind7
Nicholas AdamsManaging Partner at Differential VenturesSimon MurdochGeneral Partner, PhD at Episode1Stephan CizmarCo-Founder at Lorimer VenturesZach MagdovitzCo-Founder at Lorimer VenturesAndrius SutasCEO at AimbrainTomide AdesanmiCEO at CircuitMind Inc.
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