# Ray Wu

> Managing Partner | Venture Capital & Corporate VC | AI, Blockchain, Tech Innovation

Managing Partner at Alumni Ventures, America’s largest venture firm for individual investors ($1.5B+ raised, 1,500+ portfolio companies).

Leads the AI Fund and Web3/Blockchain Fund, investing in companies such as Lambda Labs, Higgsfield, Circle, Mysten labs (Sui), Helium (Nova Labs), Corgi, 1mind, and Bluesky Social.

Previously Managing Director at HP Ventures and senior management at Cisco, leading corporate innovation, M&A, and venture transactions.

Over 20 years of global investing experience with exits to Cisco, IBM, Qualcomm, Symantec, and Avis.

Featured in Business Insider, Adweek, Observer, and Decrypt discussing AI and emerging tech investment trends. 

Council member at Forbes. 

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to raise venture capital
✔️ Guidance on building AI startups
✔️ Tips on Web3 & blockchain investing
✔️ Best practices for scaling globally
✔️ Advice on corporate venture strategy
✔️ How to navigate M&A opportunities
✔️ Strategy for emerging tech markets

Excited to share insights from two decades of investing in transformative technologies shaping the future.

**Rating:** 5/5 (3 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $249.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

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