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.