Richard Li
InvestorPresident at Legend Capital
San Francisco, California
Writes $5K β $50K checks Β· typically $10K
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Duy MaiunlockedRichard: together at TikTok (2024β2025)
Γ4Richard: together at TikTok
Γ7Richard: together at AMD
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.
ContactΒ· published on Richard's own website
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
From Richard's professional profile.
Colleagues at Legend Capital
Adam Merino
General Partner at Legend Capital
Arthur Ge
Co-CIO at Legend Capital
Drew Obeck
Senior Associate at Ballast Point Ventures
Frank Hong
Managing Director at Legend Capital
Hank Zhou
Co-CIO at Legend Capital
Hao Chen
Vice Chairman at Legend Capital
Jafar Wang
Co-CIO at Legend Capital
Linan Zhu
Chairman at Legend Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Richard Li?
- 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.
- 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 AMD95
Ray SchuderSr. Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst FundBrian FrankPartner at Permanent Capital VenturesChristina NeoAssociate at Asia PartnersWael NafeeGeneral Partner at RAED VenturesDaisy CaiGeneral Partner at B CapitalEva LauFounding and General Partner at Inovia Capital
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Also worked at TikTok51
Duy MaiFinance and Operations Manager at Asia PartnersMax 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 Ventures
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Also worked at Adobe198
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationLouise TomlinsonInvestor at Reinventure GroupAditya ReddyVice President at Sapphire VenturesJeff VeenDesigner and investor in London, United KingdomErika NashInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalMichael MignanoGeneral Partner at Union Square Ventures (USV)
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Also worked at ASML21
Himanshu GuptaCo-founder at WeRize at PICUS CAPITALDan 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 Partners
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