Richard Li
InvestorPresident at Legend Capital
San Francisco, California
Writes $5K β $50K checks Β· typically $10K
About
Richard Li is Senior Director of Engineering at AMD, where he focuses on scalable generative AI infrastructure and machine learning systems. His work spans GPU performance optimization, production efficiency, and large-scale deployment of frontier models. He has experience with open-source platforms and data infrastructure for generative AI applications.
Experience
- AMDSenior Director of Engineeringcurrent2025 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- TikTokEngineer Lead: Head of GenAI Model Production2024 β 2025San Jose, California, United States
- AdobeGroup Manager: Adobe Firefly2022 β 2024San Francisco Bay Area
- AdobeSenior Manager: Adobe Sensei2019 β 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- ASMLSenior Manager: Machine Learning2017 β 2019San Jose
- ASMLEngineering Manager: Machine Learning2016 β 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- ASMLSenior Software Engineer2013 β 2016
Skills & more
SQL3LinuxJavaMicrosoft AzureScalaDatabasesSpring FrameworkApache AirflowJenkinsSwagger APIPython (Programming Language)1Apache Flink
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Chrome Developer ToolsSaaSEnterprise SoftwareBlockchainEthereumVideo GenerationProduct DevelopmentInfrastructureData AnalysisStatistical Data AnalysisGenerative AILarge Language Models (LLM)Languages English Β· Mandarin
- Introduction to NFTs: Non-fungible Tokens β LinkedIn
- Ethereum: Building Blockchain Decentralized Apps (DApps) β LinkedIn
- Learning Chrome Web Developer Tools β LinkedIn
- Behavior-Driven Development β LinkedIn
- Apache Flink: Real-Time Data Engineering β LinkedIn
- Database Clinic: Neo4J β LinkedIn
- Gradle for Java Developers β LinkedIn
- Programming Foundations: APIs and Web Services β LinkedIn
- Chief Technology Officer Career Guide β LinkedIn
- Building RESTful APIs with Flask β LinkedIn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Richard Li work?
- Richard Li is President at Legend Capital.
- What check size does Richard Li write?
- Richard Li typically writes checks of $5K β $50K.
Shared employers
Also worked at AMD49
Ray SchuderSr. Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundIndra SinghalOperating Partner at EMERGENT VENTURESBrian FrankPartner at Permanent Capital VenturesWael NafeeGeneral Partner at RAED VenturesDaisy CaiGeneral Partner at B4 CapitalEva LauFounding and General Partner at Inovia Capital
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Also worked at TikTok38
Max Marley-MurayHead of HR and Recruiting at CaladanChi-Hua ChienCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Goodwater CapitalDan BulteelMarketing executive for companies such as WPP, adidas, TikTok/ByteDance, & Build A Rocket Boy at XRCSteph HeathPeople Partner & Programs Lead at Playground GlobalSarah OrlandoTalent Associate at Radical VenturesPartick RyanInvestor at Sand Hill Angels
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Also worked at Adobe120
Louise TomlinsonInvestor at Reinventure GroupAditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire VenturesSydney SloanChief Marketing Officer at Scale Venture PartnersJeff VeenDesigner and investor in London, United KingdomErika NashInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalDavid MackayD9Y at Mucker Capital
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Also worked at ASML13
Dan BrunnerAdvisor, Co-Founder and former CTO, Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Partner, Future Tech Partners at Overture ClimateErwin DassenVenture Partner at FrachtisJurgen van EckSenior Investment Manager at BOMVincent KamphorstInvestment Director at Innovation IndustriesRobert NewmanAnalyst at Rhapsody Venture PartnersBedwyr HumphreysInvestment Director at Lam Capital
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