Nina Teng

Managing Partner at CSVE Ventures

Nina Teng is the Managing Partner at CSVE Ventures, a role she has held since September 2014. Her professional background includes significant experience in the startup ecosystem, particularly in Southeast Asia. Prior to her current position, she was the Founding Vice President of Public Affairs at Grab, where she was instrumental in market expansion and government affairs from 2014 to 2017. Teng has also worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Trusting Cities Initiative and has held various educational and research roles across different organizations.

Education

Nina Teng is currently a PhD candidate in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the London Business School and is also pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Transport Studies at the University of Oxford. Her academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University, a Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

Research Focus

Her research primarily revolves around how organizations select and scale radical innovations, with a focus on startups and corporate venture programs. Teng's work has been published in Management Science, highlighting her contributions to both theoretical and practical aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation.1 2 3

Experience

Managing Partner at CSVE Ventures (September 2014 - Present)

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from London Business School, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Oxford, Master of Public Administration - MPA from Harvard University, Master of Arts (M.A.) from Teachers College of Columbia University, Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Pennsylvania, Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science (TAMS) from University of North Texas