Hi, I'm James Wang - General Partner, Creative Ventures & Co-Founder of Lioness
I'm driven by a passion for identifying and nurturing transformative technologies, particularly in AI, healthcare, and industrial tech. I thrive when bridging deep tech expertise with strategic investment, helping innovative ventures scale and make a significant impact.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google X's Makani project and Bridgewater Associates, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technology and investment strategies.
Serves as General Partner at Creative Ventures, investing in early-stage AI, healthcare, and industrial tech companies.
Can provide strategic guidance to early-stage startups and share insights on market trends and investment strategies within venture capital.
🚀 Career trajectory
Tech & Finance Foundation
Began career with impactful roles at Google X's Makani project and Bridgewater Associates, gaining broad exposure to cutting-edge technology and sophisticated investment strategies.
✦ Google X
✦ Bridgewater Associates
✦ Technology
Entrepreneurial & Social Impact Focus
Transitioned to founding a nonprofit consulting firm focused on microfinance and co-founded Lioness Health, demonstrating a drive for creating and scaling impactful ventures.
✦ Nonprofit
✦ Social Entrepreneurship
✦ Venture Creation
Venture Capital & Thought Leadership
Currently serving as General Partner at Creative Ventures, investing in transformative technologies, while also establishing a reputation as a thought leader in AI through writing and publishing.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ AI
✦ Thought Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Venture Capitalist & Technologist
Bridging deep tech expertise with investment acumen.
✦ Source and evaluate early-stage companies in AI, healthcare, and industrial tech.
✦ Leverage a technical background from Georgia Tech and UC Berkeley for due diligence.
✦ Advise portfolio companies on strategy and market entry.
AI & Innovation Forecaster
Translating complex AI trends into actionable insights.
✦ Author of upcoming book 'What You Need to Know About AI' (Fall 2025).
✦ Regularly publish on AI, startups, and innovation via the Weighty Thoughts substack.
✦ Identify emerging technological shifts and their market implications.
Social Entrepreneurship Advocate
Driving impact through sustainable business models.
✦ Co-founded Lioness Health, focusing on underserved markets.
✦ Previous experience founding a nonprofit consulting firm for microfinance.
✦ Commitment to leveraging business for positive societal change.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow investors and founders in deep tech and AI.
✦ Exploring emerging investment opportunities in sustainable agriculture and industrial automation.
✦ Finding collaborators for my upcoming book and substack on AI's societal impact.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance to early-stage startups in AI, healthcare, and industrial tech.
✦ Share insights on market trends and investment strategies within venture capital.
✦ Offer mentorship on building impactful businesses with a social or technological mission.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into novel applications of AI in overlooked industrial sectors.
✦ Introductions to researchers and innovators at the forefront of AI development.
✦ Connections with individuals exploring the ethical and societal implications of AI.