Anson Wu

Advisor at discoverGREY

Anson Wu has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Anson began their career in 2006 as an Architectural Intern at SWA Architects, where they assisted in designing luxury residential projects. Anson then worked at Cordogan Clark & Associates as an Architectural Intern, where they designed residential and commercial projects and assisted in master planning large-scale international projects. Anson also worked as an Architectural Intern at Gillespie Design Group, where they contributed to the design of a Children's Museum.

In 2009, Anson joined Fresh Design Studio as a Digital Marketing Director, leading marketing and technology teams and achieving significant results. Anson increased attendance at a childhood education conference and secured an annual grant from Google. Anson also implemented a new branding strategy that captured a significant portion of luxury vintage truck sales in North America.

Anson's entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Rentever Inc in 2016. Anson played a key role in developing an online social rental marketplace where people can rent out their infrequently used items.

In 2014, Anson participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 SB program as part of Cohort 10. This experience likely provided him with valuable business and entrepreneurial skills.

Most recently, Anson became the Chief Creative Officer at discover GREY, a brand that celebrates innovative thinking and challenges the status quo. In this role, they lead the creative direction of the brand's designs and publications.

Anson's educational background includes working as a Technology Consultant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, they founded and served as the President of the Riding Illini Motorcycle Club, promoting rider education, safety, and motorcycle awareness in the community.

Anson Wu attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2005 to 2009, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies with a focus on Architecture. In July 2020, they also earned a Fundamentals of Business Certificate from the Quantic School of Business and Technology.

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    January, 2018 - present

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