Laura Yao

Laura Yao is an accomplished advisor and board member with extensive experience in the tech and investment sectors. Currently serving as an Advisor at Mastra, a TypeScript AI framework, and as a Board Director at Fly.io and Netlify, Laura has played a significant role in leading their Series C funding rounds. Previous board positions include roles at Moralis Web3 and Airkit, where Laura also led important funding stages, with Airkit eventually being acquired by Salesforce. Laura has been a Partner at EQT Ventures, investing in various innovative companies, and served as a Fellow at Kauffman Fellows, fostering a network of innovation investors. Earlier in the career, Laura held strategic positions at Kairos Aerospace and Bridgewater Associates, contributing to climate change solutions and long-term investment research. Educational achievements include an MBA from Stanford University and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Yale University.