Edith Yeung is a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for her expertise in venture capital, technology, and the Chinese internet landscape. As a partner at 500 Startups, the world's most active early seed investor, she has played a significant role in shaping the future of numerous innovative startups. Her portfolio includes investments in over 40 mobile, AI, and blockchain startups, such as Silk Labs (acquired by Apple), Fleksy (acquired by Pinterest), Human (acquired by Mapbox), AISense, DayDayCook, AppOnBoard, Hooked, Oasis Labs, Stellar, Solana, CoCos-BCX, Palantir, and others.
Edith is not only an investor but also a thought leader who shares her insights through speaking engagements. Her expertise covers topics such as tech investment trends, virtual and augmented reality, the Internet of Things, startups, and China's technology landscape. She has been featured in prominent media outlets like CNBC, Wall Street Journal, SCMP, BBC, Bloomberg, CBS, NPR, TechCrunch, Asia Society, and The Economist.
Before joining 500 Startups, Edith served as the General Manager at Dolphin Browser, a Sequoia-backed mobile browser with over 150 million installations worldwide. Her career also includes positions with Fortune 500 companies such as Siebel, Oracle, AMS, AT&T Wireless, and Autodesk.
In addition to her work at 500 Startups, Edith is the chief editor at Silicon.news, a weekly funding and M&A briefing focusing on Silicon Valley, and the creator of the China Internet Report, an annual report on China technology trends popular among investors and corporate executives. She is also a partner at Proof of Capital and an advisor to 500 Startups.
With her extensive experience and knowledge, Edith Yeung continues to shape the tech industry and inspire new generations of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Want to book Edith Yeung for your next event?
Email edith.yeung@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Edith Yeung directly.
What topics does Edith Yeung specialise in?
Edith Yeung specialises in talking about venture capital, technology trends, Chinese internet landscape and more.
What is Edith Yeung's speaking style like?
Edith delivers insightful talks with clarity and authority, engaging audiences on tech trends and investment strategies. Her expertise inspires innovation and shapes the future of the tech industry. __
Does Edith Yeung offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Edith Yeung offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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