Bessie Wu

Bessie Wu is a seasoned financial executive currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at NewView Capital, a role she has held since May 2022. Before this position, she was the Director of Finance at AI Fund from March 2018 to May 2022, where she led the firm's financial functions and provided operational guidance to its portfolio companies.134

Professional Background

• Education: Bessie holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting from the University of British Columbia.
• Career Path:
  • AI Fund (Director of Finance): Managed financial operations and supported entrepreneurs in leveraging AI for innovation.
  • Greenoaks Capital (Controller): Oversaw financial reporting and compliance for a leading global internet investment firm.
  • Venrock (Finance Manager): Focused on finance operations within a top-tier venture capital firm.
  • Ernst & Young (Senior Associate & Associate): Led audit teams for global asset management clients, gaining extensive experience in financial reporting and compliance.123

Skills and Expertise

Bessie Wu possesses over 14 years of experience in public accounting and finance, with expertise in:

• Financial reporting
• Investment valuation
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Regulatory compliance

Her strategic leadership at NewView Capital involves guiding day-to-day finance activities and ensuring the infrastructure supports the firm's growing portfolio.14

Personal Interests

In her personal life, Bessie enjoys snowboarding, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.4