Amy Wu

Amy Wu has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Amy began their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. In 2014, they worked as a Business Analyst at Capital One for a brief period. Amy then joined Upswing Retention as a Data Analyst in 2015.

From 2015 to 2020, Amy worked at Capital One in various roles, including Business Manager and Senior Business Analyst. Amy was responsible for bringing new products to market, leading cross-functional teams, and developing strategic partnerships. During their time at Capital One, they received awards for their contributions to division culture and successfully secured CEO buy-in for a product launch.

In 2021, Amy had internships at Perfect Day, where they built a business case for a biotechnology expansion opportunity, and Northwestern Center for Synthetic Biology, where they worked on the Commercialization Team. Amy then joined Tyson Foods as an Associate Brand Manager, focusing on developing sustainable plant-based sausage strategies and influencer marketing strategies.

In 2022, Amy worked as a Venture Capital Associate at Bluestein Ventures, where they sourced and screened foodtech startups and conducted due diligence for investments. Amy also worked at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. in Commercial Operations and Business Development.

Currently, Amy is the Head of Strategy and Operations at Huue.

Amy Wu attended The Wharton School from 2010 to 2014 and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Economics with a focus on Finance. During the same time period, they also attended the University of Pennsylvania and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degree in Materials Science. In 2020, Amy enrolled at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Marketing, Strategy, Energy & Sustainability. Their expected graduation year is 2022. Furthermore, they are also pursuing a degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, anticipated to be completed in 2022.