Hi, I'm Chris Tam - Founder, CEO at Substrates.ai
I'm passionate about building agentic AI infrastructure products that solve complex problems. I thrive in fast-paced environments where innovation meets market needs, leading teams to create scalable, impactful solutions from concept to launch.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded a startup in China and led product at Verily Life Sciences.
Currently building advanced AI infrastructure products at Kong.
Can help others by sharing expertise in AI product development and startup founding.
🚀 Career trajectory
Financial Acumen
Began career in finance as a Trader & Investment Analyst at Goldman Sachs, building a foundation in market analysis and strategic investment.
✦ Finance
✦ Investment Analysis
Startup Incubation
Co-founded a startup in Shanghai, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and early-stage company building.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ China Market
Product Leadership in Life Sciences
Led Product and Site operations for Verily Life Sciences in China, focusing on healthcare innovation.
✦ Product Management
✦ Life Sciences
✦ China
Current Venture Creation
Founding CEO of Substrates.ai and Tobi, focusing on building agentic AI infrastructure products.
✦ AI Infrastructure
✦ Founder
✦ CEO
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Infrastructure Visionary
Architecting the future of agentic AI products.
✦ Building advanced AI infrastructure at Kong.
✦ Translating complex AI concepts into tangible products.
✦ Focusing on scalable and intelligent systems.
Entrepreneurial Drive
From startup founder to product innovator.
✦ Founded Substrates.ai and Tobi, demonstrating venture creation.
✦ Proven ability to launch and scale new ventures.
✦ Experience navigating early-stage startup challenges.
Global Product Strategy
Leading product initiatives across international markets.
✦ Head of Product for Verily Life Sciences in China.
✦ Experience in diverse market landscapes.
✦ Developing products with global reach and impact.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cutting-edge AI advancements.
✦ Connecting with fellow innovators in the AI space.
✦ Discovering potential collaborators for AI infrastructure projects.
I can help with
✦ Provide insights into building and scaling AI products.
✦ Share experiences in founding and leading tech startups.
✦ Offer guidance on product strategy in complex domains.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with experts in novel AI research.
✦ Finding strategic partners for AI infrastructure development.
✦ Gaining insights into emerging market opportunities.