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About Us
We are elevating the VC research paradigm to decode the future.
We are a metric-driven research team that goes beyond conventional analysis. We proactively analyze the critical dynamics of the 21st century—Global Technology Trends, Geopolitics, Great Power Competition, RATHER THAN focusing solely on analyzing a group of investment opportunities at a point of time.
Our diverse team is uniquely positioned to forecast technology's shifting influence on individuals, communities, cultures, and global affairs. We're propelled by pioneering investors: Global strategy and technical leaders hailing from Google, McKinsey, and Meta, alongside alumni from premier institutions such as Stanford, MIT, and Princeton, who have served as Partners or Venture Partners in leading investment firms and Advisors to policy think tanks. Our team also includes seasoned ex-founders and industry advisors, ensures rigorous criteria. This TRIFECTA of expertise empowers us to identify exceptional opportunities, cutting through the market noise.
Building on this foundation, Bouken strategically develops an incubation arm further AMPLIFYing our ability to source and scale groundbreaking companies in the long run.
We don't chase trends. We build alongside founders.
We're drawn to the bold, the disruptive, the transformative. While our scope is broad, our heart beats for those pioneering the future of B2B, AI Spectrum Innovation, Clean Tech & Energy Transition and Blockchain.
But more than technology, we invest in the soul. We're captivated by founders who:
- Embrace the relentless pursuit of life meaning: You're not just building a company; you're shaping a legacy.
- Possess unwavering courage and perseverance: The road is hard, but your determination is harder to ignore.
- Desire to share their unique world view: You are driven to show the world the way you believe it should be.
We support your potential, even if sometimes we don't immediately invest.
We're not just investors; we're partners. If we see your startup talent and drive, we'll support you, EVEN IF we don't immediately invest. Our dedicated support arm & program focuses on building long-term success, equipping you with a powerful network of industry leaders, researchers, and experts, acting as your super connector to accelerated growth. For our portfolio companies, this means direct access to all these resources PLUS a series of premium support.
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Core Team
Vincent Mao
Jairo Romo
Yasmine Zhu
Vincent Mao is a seasoned technology leader and venture capitalist with a proven track record of driving transformative growth and innovation.
Prior to founding Bouken Capital, Vincent has a lead history at tech giants like Google, Meta and Walmart, as well as deep investment experience with leading VC firms. At Google, he oversaw North American strategy and analytics in..
Yasmine Zhu
Jairo Romo
Yasmine Zhu
Yasmine Zhu is a seasoned business builder, venture investor, ex-McKinsey, Stanford and Peking University alumna. Yasmine brings a decade of experience in driving sustainable transformation across industries, with a deep-rooted understanding of energy transition trends and technologies. This empowers her to identify and support startups developing innovative solutions ..
Jairo Romo
Jairo Romo
Jairo Romo
Jairo Romo is a technology leader with 20 years of experience driving transformative growth through deep expertise in blockchain, fintech, and digital transformation across industries and regions. Educated at MIT and Princeton, Jairo possesses a strong academic foundation in emerging technologies. He leverages this knowledge as an adjunct professor at MIT, shaping future tech leaders....
Genevieve Escobedo
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Genevieve Escobedo
Venture Scout
Plug & Play Accelerator
Sam Nehme
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Venture Consultant
ex-Founder, CTO, Phd
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