Margaret Wu, Lead Investigator At Georgian, Is An IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim 2024 Speaker - Inside Quantum Technology

Margaret Wu, the Lead Investigator at Georgian, will speak at the IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim conference in June 2024.

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry posted 06 Mar 2024

Margaret Wu, a lead investor at Georgian, known for its focus on B2B software companies that harness the power of applied machine learning and artificial intelligence, will speak at the IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim conference in June 2024. Wu’s role at Georgian entails a critical involvement in deal selection, due diligence, post-investment support, and board governance, marking her as a pivotal figure in the intersection of investment and emerging technologies.

Before her tenure at Georgian, Wu’s diverse career path includes significant contributions to the tech and biotech sectors. Her experience as a Senior Product Manager at Amazon showcases her product development and management expertise within a leading global tech company. This role gave her a deep understanding of the tech industry’s dynamics, consumer needs, and the importance of innovation in maintaining competitive advantage.

Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident from her co-founding of Uma Bioseed, a biotech company, where she took on the role of Chief Operating Officer. This experience in the startup ecosystem and her leadership at OneSpout underlines her ability to identify and nurture innovation, drive operations, and steer companies toward growth and success. Starting her career in enterprise software consulting at Accenture further equipped her with a solid foundation in technology solutions and client management.

Wu’s academic background, with a double degree in Environment and Business and Chemistry with an Economics Minor from the University of Waterloo, complemented by an MBA from Cornell Johnston Graduate School of Management, has provided her with a unique blend of environmental, technological, and business insights. This multidisciplinary education has undoubtedly influenced her investment approach, emphasizing sustainable and innovative solutions, which has served her well during her time at Georgian.

At the IQT Vancouver/Pacific Rim conference, Margaret Wu is anticipated to share her insights into the role of venture capital in advancing quantum technologies, drawing from her extensive experience in investing in applied machine learning and AI from her work at Georgian. Her presentation will likely explore the parallels between these fields and the quantum computing sector, highlighting the opportunities and challenges in funding quantum technology startups. Wu will discuss the importance of due diligence, the potential for post-investment growth, and the critical aspects of board governance in steering companies toward leveraging quantum technologies for business applications.

IQT Vancouver · Pacific Rim 2024: Quantum Computing, Communications and Security — Pathways to Real World Solutions.

With Vancouver as North America’s gateway to the Pacific Rim, IQT and the Quantum Algorithms Institute are bringing together partners across North America and Asia to showcase the state of quantum computing, communications, and security. This international conference moves beyond the quantum hype to profile quantum computing, communications technologies, and quantum expertise in real-world settings. Sessions will highlight practical applications of quantum algorithms and networking in pharmaceuticals, transportation, finance, and more industries. Attendees will include industry and government executives, end-users, and investors who will learn about the latest developments in these technologies, pathways for companies to get ready for quantum solutions, and ethics and policy considerations in this fast-growing industry.

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