Mike Wang

Mike Wang is the Head of Platform at Long Journey Ventures, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco.12 In this role, he focuses on building ecosystems to support early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those working on innovative and unconventional ideas that the firm refers to as "magically weird".16

Professional Background

Prior to joining Long Journey Ventures, Mike Wang had a diverse career in education and finance:

• He was involved in building Minerva University, a new global college, from the ground up.1
• He launched a new university focused on lifelong learning at Arizona State University (ASU).14
• Earlier in his career, he worked in investment banking at Barclays Capital.1

Education and Skills

Mike Wang is a graduate of Georgetown University.3 He is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in English and some proficiency in Chinese.3

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Mike Wang has several interesting pursuits:

• He is a storyteller for The Moth, a non-profit organization dedicated to the art of storytelling.6
• He has experience as a barista, having worked for The Corp.6
• He enjoys making scallion pancakes and chili crisp.7

Social Media Presence

Mike Wang is active on various social media platforms:

• His LinkedIn username is z-mike-wang-397a1617.3
• He can be found on Twitter and Threads under the handle @zmwang.67

At Long Journey Ventures, Mike Wang sees his role as a steward of a community, fostering a knowledge ecosystem that brings together founders, operators, experts, and investors.5