Xan Wood

Xan Wood is an experienced investor with a global perspective, having worked in private equity and private credit across Asia, leading nearly $1B in transactions over seven years in 19 countries. His expertise includes complex deal execution, serving as interim CFO for a Mongolian logistics business, and incubating Myanmar's largest motorcycle leasing platform, demonstrating a strong capability in navigating emerging markets and challenging financial landscapes. canvas+2

During his MBA at Berkeley Haas, Xan co-founded Courtyard Ventures, a student-run fund that raised $1M and invested in over 30 Berkeley-founded pre-seed and seed-stage companies. This initiative showcases his entrepreneurial spirit, ability to build and leverage networks within academic ecosystems, and commitment to fostering early-stage innovation. haaspodcasts+3

Currently an Investor at Canvas Prime, Xan focuses on AI applications within healthcare and fintech, bringing unique insights from his strong connections to UC Berkeley's AI ecosystem. His investment philosophy emphasizes execution, trust, and a 'long-term greedy' approach, differentiating him in the venture capital landscape. canvas+2

Xan has a history of early entrepreneurship, starting by selling Pokémon cards in high school, then building and selling an events company during his undergraduate studies that managed concerts and boxing events for up to 5,000 people. This demonstrates a consistent drive and ability to create and scale ventures from a young age. canvas+2