Jessy Wu

Jessy Wu is the Founder and Managing Director of Encour, a strategic communications agency that focuses on empowering clients to effectively manage their narratives. She established this agency after leaving her role as a Partner at AfterWork Ventures, a venture capital firm where she was instrumental in building the organization and its investment portfolio. Wu's decision to transition from venture capital to founding her own company was driven by a desire to create a platform that leverages her expertise in communication and storytelling, particularly in the context of AI-enhanced professional services.23

Professional Background

• Encour: As the founder, Wu aims to scale the agency into a global professional services firm, helping organizations articulate their stories and achieve successful outcomes.

• AfterWork Ventures: Prior to founding Encour, Wu held various roles at AfterWork Ventures, including Principal and Head of Community, where she contributed to the firm’s growth and investment strategies. She played a critical role in evaluating startups and supporting their development.12

• NAB Ventures: Before her time at AfterWork, she served as a Senior Investment Analyst at NAB Ventures, where she focused on strategic investments in high-growth tech companies.1

Education

Jessy Wu holds a Bachelor of Philosophy (PhB) with Honours from The Australian National University, where she majored in Philosophy and English Literature. Her academic background includes a focus on cultural sensitivity and human rights practices, which informs her approach to communication and narrative-building in her current role.1

Vision and Goals

Through Encour, Wu seeks to build a team that can attract and develop talent capable of outperforming AI in communication tasks. Her ambition is to create a supportive environment for innovative thinkers and to establish a trusted advisory service in the realm of strategic communications.23