Denise Teng

Denise Teng is an Investor at Gradient Ventures, Google's AI-focused seed fund.12 She brings a wealth of experience in product management and software development to her role in venture capital.

Professional Background

Product Management Experience:: Prior to joining Gradient Ventures, Denise spent six years as a product manager.3 Her most recent position was as a Product Manager on the Meta AI platform team, where she focused on building AI infrastructure.3 She has also held product management roles at other prominent tech companies, including:

• Twitter
• MuleSoft
• Walmart Global Tech
• Yahoo

Software Development:: Denise's background includes experience as a Software Engineer Intern at IBM and as a Technical Product Manager at HP.

Education

Denise holds impressive academic credentials:

• Master of Science in Software Management from Carnegie Mellon University
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from National Chengchi University

Current Role and Focus

At Gradient Ventures, Denise leverages her technical expertise and product management experience to invest in early-stage startups focusing on:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Developer tools
• Creator tools4

Her role involves identifying promising AI-driven startups and supporting their growth and development.

Additional Experiences

• Venture Fellow at Array Ventures
• Research Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University
• Project Fellow at IDEO CoLab

Denise's diverse background in technology, product management, and innovation positions her well to identify and nurture promising AI-driven startups in her role at Gradient Ventures.