About
Principal focusing on investments in AI and big data, automotive, Industry 4.0, sustainability and human experiences. Previously worked at Robert Bosch Venture Capital, SK Telecom and Stanford's Rock Center. Holds a JD from UC Berkeley Law and an MA in history from Stanford; a licensed California attorney.
Experience
- BMW i VenturesPrincipalcurrent2020 β present
- BMW i VenturesSenior Associate2017 β 2019San Francisco, California, United States
- Skylo TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2024 β present
- Asian Tech CollectiveCo-foundercurrent2024 β present
- Counterpart VenturesAdvisory Council Membercurrent2022 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- actnano, Inc.Board Observercurrent2021 β present
- Plus One RoboticsBoard Observercurrent2021 β present
- VendiaBoard Observercurrent2021 β present
- VerusenBoard Observercurrent2021 β presentAtlanta, Georgia, United States
- CelLink CorporationBoard Observercurrent2018 β present
- DSP Concepts, Inc.Board Observercurrent2017 β present
- Emerging Venture Capitalists Association (EVCA)Board Director2023 β 2025San Francisco Bay Area
- Emerging Venture Capitalists Association (EVCA)Head of Content2020 β 2025In Digital Hyperspace
- SK TelecomAssociate, Corp Dev and Venture2016Sunnyvale, CA
- Robert Bosch Venture CapitalAnalyst2014 β 2015
- Rock Center for Corporate Governance at StanfordLead Researcher and Writer2012 β 2014
- GoogleGraduate Intern, Google Fiber and Community Affairs2013
- Gee Law FirmParalegal2011 β 2012
Education
- University of California, Berkeley - School of LawJuris Doctor (J.D.)
- Stanford UniversityMasterβs Degree, History
- UC San DiegoBachelorβs Degree, History
Skills & more
Venture Capital12Research5Public Speaking2Start-ups8Microsoft Office3Strategic Partnerships3StrategyFinanceFinancial ModelingEntrepreneurshipCorporate DevelopmentInvestments
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strategyMicrosoft ExcelTableaumanagementMicrosoft PowerPointBusiness Strategy- Licensed CA Attorney β State Bar of California
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Same school
Also attended University of California, Berkeley - School of Law75
Deborah CarrilloPartner + General Counsel at Menlo VenturesBrenden GlapionCorporate Counsel at GreycroftBrad WeirickPartner & General Counsel at March Capital PartnersErica SunFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCUri GreenwaldInvestor at Khosla VenturesBen HinshawDeputy General Counsel at Paradigm
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Also attended Stanford University1,726
Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital
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Also attended UC San Diego217
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiJamie MontgomeryCo-Founder & Managing Partner at March Capital PartnersAbbie CelnikerInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at BMW i Ventures23
Allen ChenPrincipal at Osage University PartnersChristian NoskePartner at NGP CapitalBradley WelchManaging Partner at Joyance PartnersPatrick HarmonSenior Principal at B4 CapitalMargret DupslaffInvestment Manager at Alstin CapitalBrian WeiInvestor at Tribeca Venture Partners
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Also worked at Plus One Robotics11
Rory O'DriscollPartner at Scale Venture PartnersChris GirgentiVenture Advisor at Alpha PartnersTy FindleyCo-Founder + General Partner at Ironspring VentureJay ZhaoPartner at Leonis CapitalKaz KikuchiPartner at TransLink CapitalJulian CounihanInvestor at Schematic Ventures
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Also worked at DSP Concepts, Inc.1
Also worked at SK Telecom7
Christian BuergerPortfolio Development at Intel CapitalSang Won LeeEntrepreneur in Residence at Storm VenturesIn Hyok ChaGeneral Partner at Asia2G CapitalJoon LeeInvestor at ACVC PartnersEsmee AugustijnInvestor at Enterprising FinanceSanjiv ParikhManaging Partner at Avanta Ventures
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Colleagues at BMW i Ventures
Alexander Branding
Senior Associate at BMW i Ventures
Allen Chen
Senior Associate at BMW i Ventures
Aneta Auberger
Executive Assistant and Project Manager at BMW i Ventures
Baris Guzel
Partner at BMW i Ventures
Cedric Char
Principal at BMW i Ventures
Inga Grieger
Business Development Manager and Managing Director at BMW i Ventures
Kasper Sage
Managing Partner at BMW i Ventures
Kathy Li
Operations & Finance Analyst at BMW i Ventures






































