James Mi

James Mi is a prominent venture capitalist and the Founding Partner of Lightspeed China Partners (LCP), a well-known early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investments in various sectors, including the internet, mobile services, and enterprise IT. He has made significant contributions to the venture capital landscape in China and has been recognized on Forbes' list of Top 50 Venture Capital Investors in the country.

With over 16 years of operational experience in high-tech companies, Mi's career includes notable roles such as Managing Director at Lightspeed Venture Partners (LSVP), where he joined in 2008. His investment portfolio features several unicorn companies, including Dianping, Pinduoduo, and Baidu, highlighting his expertise in identifying and nurturing successful startups.

Prior to his venture capital career, Mi was instrumental in Google's early operations in China as the chief representative of Google China. He played a key role in shaping the company's strategies and investments in the Chinese market. His earlier experience includes co-founding iTelco Communications and holding various management positions at Intel, where he co-invented MLC NOR Flash technology.

James Mi holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Fudan University. He has also received executive management training from Stanford University and holds 14 U.S. patents in areas such as flash memory and internet security.1