Thao Nguyen

Thao Nguyen is a growth professional and venture capital investor with a diverse background spanning real estate, product management, and VC. She began her career in real estate investments before transitioning to product management at HomeLight after learning to code. Her experience includes roles at Hamilton Zanze, HomeLight, McKinsey & Company, MetaProp, and BMW i Ventures, and she currently works in growth at Encord. bmwiventures+1

She is passionate about venture capital, combining her love for technology, investing, continuous learning, and networking. At BMW i Ventures, she focused on identifying innovative startups transforming mobility and industrial sectors with sustainable solutions, conducting due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies. bmwiventures

Thao is committed to supporting and empowering underrepresented groups in the climate tech movement, actively seeking non-obvious and non-traditional founders from diverse communities for investment opportunities. She believes climate tech and the EV transition offer a unique opportunity for people from all backgrounds to contribute to solutions. bmwiventures

She emphasizes the importance of understanding market opportunities, validating product-market fit through quantitative and qualitative metrics, and building strong, balanced founding teams with deep market understanding. She also advises entrepreneurs to target the right investors and invest early in analytical capabilities. bmwiventures

Originally from Vietnam, Thao moved to the US for college in 2011. She has developed a love for the outdoors since moving to the Bay Area in 2015, enjoying hiking and experiencing significant adventures like climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, which reinforced her commitment to addressing climate change. bmwiventures