John Wei

John Wei, PhD, MBA, is a Senior Director at Applied Ventures, specializing in venture investments across semiconductor, AI/ML, robotics, and sustainability sectors. Prior to this role, they were an integral part of the SABIC Ventures team, leading investments in advanced materials and energy. John’s extensive experience includes various commercial and technical roles at The Linde Group and General Electric, primarily in the petrochemical and alternative energy industries. They hold a Bachelor's degree from Tsinghua University, a PhD in Chemical Engineering, a Master's in Computer Science from Rutgers University, and an MBA from UCLA focusing on Finance and Entrepreneurship.