Hi, I'm Jachin Cheng - Angel Investor, Advisor at ThriveAI
I thrive on translating complex AI visions into scaled business results, bringing 15+ years of experience from tech giants like Google and Coupang. My passion lies in guiding early-stage ventures and exploring new frontiers in artificial intelligence.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led AI initiatives across Google AI, GPay, and Android in APAC.
Currently advises and invests in early-stage tech ventures at ThriveAI and Get.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on AI product development and market entry.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Foundation
Began career in technical sales and business development roles, gaining foundational experience in enterprise software and Austin's tech scene.
✦ Business Development
✦ Sales Engineering
Global Tech Leadership
Progressed through significant leadership positions at Google, focusing on new ad products in EMEA and later driving AI initiatives across Google AI, GPay, and Android in APAC.
✦ Product Management
✦ AI
✦ EMEA
✦ APAC
Venture & Advisory
Transitioned to advising and investing in startups, leveraging extensive experience to guide new ventures and foster innovation in the AI space.
✦ Angel Investing
✦ Advisory
✦ Startups
💪🏻 Superpowers
AI Strategy Architect
Transforming AI potential into business reality.
✦ Driving high-impact AI initiatives from concept to scaled deployment.
✦ Expertise in guiding AI product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.
✦ Proven ability to bridge research innovation with commercial application.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Uniting diverse teams for impactful outcomes.
✦ Building and leading high-performing product and business development teams.
✦ Fostering collaboration across engineering, product, sales, and research.
✦ Navigating complex organizational structures to achieve shared goals.
Startup Ecosystem Catalyst
Investing in and advising future tech leaders.
✦ Identifying and nurturing promising startups as an angel investor.
✦ Providing strategic guidance as an advisor to emerging companies.
✦ Leveraging experience from Google and Coupang to fuel growth.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with visionary founders building disruptive AI technologies.
✦ Exploring opportunities to advise innovative Series A and B tech companies.
✦ Discovering emerging trends and potential investment opportunities in AI.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on AI product development and market entry.
✦ Share insights from scaling AI initiatives at major technology companies.
✦ Offer mentorship and advice on navigating the startup ecosystem.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to founders working on novel AI applications.
✦ Insights into cutting-edge research in generative AI and machine learning.
✦ Connections to other experienced investors and venture capital firms.