Andrew Lao

Oct 2024 – Present

<p>• Contributing to $180M+ in early-stage investments through relationships with VCs, CVCs, accelerators, and family offices.</p><p>• Sourcing, evaluating, and proposing startups across AI, deep tech, and dual-use technologies, and leveraging an investor network to validate technology signals and co-investment opportunities</p><p>• Advising APAC founders expanding to the U.S. with investor readiness, GTM strategy, and industry partnership mapping.</p>

May 2023 – Oct 2023

<p>• Performed market and scenario analysis for multinational banks using MSCI Risk Manager, supporting risk evaluations Monte-Carlo simulation and aligned with Basel regulatory frameworks.</p><p>• Developed SQL/XML reporting tools and ETL workflows improving portfolio data accuracy and analytical speed for OTC clients.</p><p>• Contributed to ESG research used in financial risk management systems.</p>

Mar 2021 – Jul 2024

<p>• Contributed to $4.5M+ in seed-stage investments by evaluating a 10,000+ startup pipeline at the world’s largest student startup competition/accelerator, with focus on climate and sustainability technologies.</p><p>• Built 100+ partnerships across corporate, governments, and universities to strengthen innovation ecosystems and founder support networks as the only staff in APAC.</p>

Master’s, Finance

Jun 2022 – Jul 2024

Master’s, Computer Science

Jun 2021 – Jul 2023

Bachelor’s, Computer Science

Jun 2016 – Jul 2021