Albert Wang

Albert Wang is a seasoned venture capital investor and Senior Investment Director at Qualcomm Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Qualcomm with $2 billion in assets under management.1 He has been with Qualcomm Ventures since January 2008, focusing on investments in enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and deep tech startups.12

Professional Experience

Albert has an impressive track record in venture capital:

• He led investments in several companies that became unicorns, including Ring, Plume, SiFive, Lookout, and MNTN.1
• He launched the $100 million Qualcomm AI Fund and currently manages the $200 million Qualcomm 5G Fund.12
• His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as FreedomFi, Uhnder, Plume, SiFive, Oosto, AttackIQ, Clarifai, and BlueStacks, among others.12

Background and Education

Prior to his role at Qualcomm Ventures, Albert's career included:

• Venture Consultant at Lux Capital in 20071
• Project Manager at Skyworks Solutions, Inc. from 2004 to 20071
• Member of Technical Staff at Tavanza Inc. from 2001 to 20041

His educational background is equally impressive:

• MBA in Finance and Strategy from UCLA Anderson School of Management (2004-2007)1
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (1998-2002)1
• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Zhejiang University (1994-1998)1

Expertise and Focus Areas

Albert's investment areas include software, AI, data and cloud platforms, mobile technologies, and IoT.2 He applies AI to identify successful startups early and construct high-performance investment portfolios.1

Personal

Outside of work, Albert resides in San Diego with his wife and twin boys. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, and sailing, as well as coaching his sons in tennis.2