About
Jimmy Lai leads deal flow at Saltagen through deal scouting and screening, and builds partnerships with universities and ecosystems across Canada and Asia. He previously founded an EdTech startup and worked as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group, holding an MBA from INSEAD and a BBA from the University of Hong Kong.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Saltagen VenturesSenior Investment Managercurrent2023 — presentHong Kong SAR
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Consultant2021 — 2023Hong Kong SAR
- INSEADMBA Candidate2020 — 2021Singapore and France
- OnGradCo-Founder2018 — 2021Hong Kong
- New World Development Company LimitedAssistant Manager, Technology and Digital Services2016 — 2018Hong Kong
- New World Development Company LimitedManagement Trainee2014 — 2016Hong Kong SAR
Skills & more
Due DiligenceTechnology IntegrationArtificial Intelligence (AI)AccountingVenture CapitalEntrepreneurship9Business Development7Digital Marketing7Training8Educational Leadership3Coaching1
Languages Cantonese · English · Japanese · Mandarin
- Certified DiSC Trainer — DISC Asia
- Strong Interest Inventory - Certified Practitioner — GS Consultants
- IELTS (8.0/9) — International English Language Testing System
From Jimmy's professional profile.
Colleagues at Saltagen Ventures
Alan Chen
Investor at Saltagen Ventures
Bill Tam
Investor at Saltagen Ventures
Chadwick Xu
Investor at Saltagen Ventures
Chen Fong
Angel at Saltagen Ventures
Chris Bissonnette
Investor at Saltagen Ventures
Elsa Lee
Investor at Saltagen Ventures
Emmanuel Hui
Investor at Saltagen Ventures
Frances Law
Investor at Saltagen Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jimmy Lai?
- Jimmy Lai leads deal flow at Saltagen through deal scouting and screening, and builds partnerships with universities and ecosystems across Canada and Asia. He previously founded an EdTech startup and worked as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group, holding an MBA from INSEAD and a BBA from the University of Hong Kong.
- Where does Jimmy Lai work?
- Jimmy Lai is Senior Investment Manager at Saltagen Ventures.
- Where did Jimmy Lai go to school?
- Jimmy Lai studied at INSEAD (Master of Business Administration - MBA); The University of Hong Kong (BBA(IBGM), International Business and Global Management); Erasmus University Rotterdam (IBA, Business Administration and Management).
Same school
Also attended INSEAD1,067
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Also attended The University of Hong Kong158
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Also attended Erasmus University Rotterdam260
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Shared employers
Also worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)1,198
David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockCristina JunqueiraCo-founder of NubankDave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalRiccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures
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Also worked at INSEAD103
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