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Tiffine Wang

Tiffine Wang

AI Native, Global VC, Board/Executive Advisor

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San Francisco Bay Area
Joined June 2025
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Tiffine Wang is a global venture capitalist and executive specializing in cross-border venture capital, AI, and innovation. She is currently the CEO and Managing Partner at Onsen Global, a venture and advisor collective focused on empowering institutions in the AI-native era. Her work involves designing national venture strategies, shaping capital strategies, and technical diligence for global market expansion. onsen+2
She has a rich background in venture capital, having co-managed US$300 million across four funds as Partner at MS&AD Ventures, where she focused on fintech, insurtech, AI, mobility, and digital health. Prior to this, she was a Senior Investment Manager at Singtel Innov8, supporting strategic investments and partnerships for the Singtel Group’s US$250 million fund. globalventuring+2
Tiffine is a recognized leader in her field, honored as one of Silicon Valley's "40 Under 40," a "Women of Influence," and a "Global Corporate Venturing Emerging Leader" (2021/2022). She frequently writes and speaks on topics related to venture capital, AI, and cross-border strategies, often emphasizing the importance of cultural fluency and strategic design in global expansion. bizjournals+4
Her entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding entrepreneurcareer.com, an initiative focused on training entrepreneurs for social impact. She also played a key role in the founding team of Akiva Health Systems and managed the HACKcelerator Program for AngelHack. She has a strong commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and mentorship, notably as Head of Mentoring Program for the European Innovation Academy. weebly+1
Tiffine holds a B.A. in Psychology & Sociology from UC Davis and serves as an Industry Fellow for the Center of Entrepreneurship and Technology (CET) at the University of California, Berkeley. Her academic background in psychology informs her interest in companies that bridge the intersection of humans and technologies. insuretechconnect+1

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Writing

In Search of the Outlier: Why Venture Returns Aren’t Built on Averages

June 1, 2025

Explores the concept of power-law returns in venture capital, distinguishing between 'zero to one' and 'one to many' companies, and analyzing how AI amplifies power-law dynamics in venture outcomes. Discusses cultural mindsets in different ecosystems.

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Beyond the Term Sheet: How Capital and Culture Shape Cross Border Outcomes

May 1, 2025

A three-part series discussing the realities of building and investing across borders, focusing on capital logic, cultural fluency, and the illusion of AI and frictionless technology. It highlights lessons learned from advising and investing in cross-border ventures across various regions.

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JGJeremie Gluckman-Picardsaid they would recommend
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as a go-to investor for someone raising a seed or Series A round in AI.

Nov 13, 2025