Lake Dai

Lake Dai is a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for her roles as a venture investor, AI professor, and seasoned technology operator.

She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sancus Ventures, a venture firm specializing in early-stage investments in AI and Blockchain software infrastructure.

Lake's career began in product and engineering, including notable positions at Apple, Alibaba, Yahoo!, and Overture, where she played integral roles in product development, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.

Transitioning from operational roles to education and investment, Lake is currently a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, teaching Applied AI, and actively invests in early-stage tech companies.

Lake Dai holds an MBA from the University of Southern California, a B.S. in Economics from Beijing International Studies University, and has studied Computer Science at Stanford University. She is also the inventor of 5 U.S. patents related to search and recommendation algorithms.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Lake is deeply involved in various organizations, serving on boards of private tech companies and contributing to non-profit initiatives aimed at empowering tech founders and promoting diversity in the industry.