Ian Chiu

Ian Chiu is a Managing Director at Owl Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on education technology investments.1 With over 20 years of experience as an investor, entrepreneur, and advisor in the education and technology sectors, Chiu brings extensive expertise to his role.1

Professional Background

Chiu's career includes notable positions in the investment world:

• Managing Director at Owl Ventures (current role)1
• Former education sector lead at Warburg Pincus1
• Former technology investor at Silver Lake Partners1
• Consultant at Bain & Company1

He also helped launch BigMachines, a SaaS company later acquired by Oracle.1

Education and Achievements

Ian Chiu's educational background is impressive:

• Stanford University graduate1
• B.S. in Industrial Engineering (with Distinction)1
• M.S. in Industrial Engineering (concentration in technology management and entrepreneurship)1
• M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business (Arjay Miller Scholar and Arbuckle Leadership Fellow)1

Board Memberships and Investments

As a board member at DeepHow, Chiu is part of the company's $14 million Series A funding round in April 2023.2 He also serves on the boards of several other companies, including Degreed, BenchPrep, LeLe Ketang, Sanjieke, and Abl, and works closely with MasterClass.1

Philanthropy and Advisory Roles

Chiu is actively involved in educational and career-oriented non-profit organizations:

• Advisory Board member for SEO, supporting underrepresented communities1
• Advisory Council member for Gladeo, providing career guidance to underserved youth1

He is also the lead author of "Caution: Watch for Scholarships Ahead," a guide for students navigating the scholarship application process.1