Joanne Wong | Chair, IEEE Entrepreneurship; General Partner of REDDS Capital
- Joanne is the General Partner at REDDS Capital, a VC firm investing in global early-stage IT startups.
- She is the Chair of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
Podcast
Overview
Meet Joanne Wong, a seasoned leader with a rich background in technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. As a key figure in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Chair of its Entrepreneurship program, she is actively shaping the future of tech startups globally. Join us as we delve into Joanne’s insights on addressing challenges, fostering collaboration, and driving hard tech initiatives for a sustainable and tech-forward world.
[00:10] – About Joanne Wong
- Joanne is the General Partner at REDDS Capital, a VC firm investing in global early-stage IT startups.
- She is the Chair of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
- She has worked with IBM, HP, SAP, and Cisco in multiple technical and strategic investment positions.
[16:20] – What is the Entrepreneurship program within the IEEE? How did you become involved with it?
- It is a community that serves as a platform for members interested in startups, innovation, and entrepreneurial pursuits.
- I became involved with it when, as an investor with startup experience, I offered to help and connect with the community through her engagement with Andy Chen.
[24:15] – What is the distinction between hard tech and deep tech within the context of the Entrepreneurship program?
- The term “hard tech” is used to emphasise that the technology being developed has a hardware component.
- It includes deep tech but is more specific about the hardware focus.
- Deep tech, on the other hand, is based on extensive research and includes hardware components but is not limited to them, encompassing technologies like AI and quantum computing.
[46:38] – Final recommendations for the audience.
- For Researchers: Assess the commercial potential of your research and explore collaborations with industry.
- For Industry Professionals: Stay open to innovations from startups, integrate new technologies, and consistently seek ways to enhance your bottom line.
- For Policymakers: Focus on policies that support economic and workforce development to keep your country at the forefront of innovation.
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Learn more about Joanne Wong: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Joanne is the General Partner at REDDS Capital, a VC firm investing in global early-stage IT startups.
- She is the Chair of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
- She has worked with IBM, HP, SAP, and Cisco in multiple technical and strategic investment positions.
