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Xan
Wood
Investor
Canvas Ventures
Xan is an investor with a focus on digital health, fintech, and enterprise software. Entrepreneurial from a young age, Xan sold Pokémon cards during high school followed by launching an events business as an undergrad. His weekly events ranged from concerts to boxing for up to 5,000 people. After selling his UK based events business, Xan spent seven years in Asia, investing across the capital structure. He worked in Private Equity with Development Finance Asia and in Private Credit with TransAsia Private Capital. During this time, he completed deals in 19 countries, from Mongolia to Australia, working closely with businesses from investment structuring to value creation. Over the course of this time, he lived in Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, and Bangkok. Xan joined Canvas as a consultant while completing his MBA at Berkeley Haas; upon graduation, he moved into a role as a full-time investor. While at Berkeley, Xan raised Courtyard Ventures, a $1M fund from his classmates and Berkeley alumni, to invest in Berkeley-founded businesses. In addition to his MBA, Xan holds an MA in History from the University of Edinburgh and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
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30 April 2025 11:10 - 11:50
Betting on the future: The AI investment playbook
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s the driving force behind the next wave of industry-defining startups. From foundational models to applied AI across sectors like fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software, investors are navigating unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Join us for an exclusive panel discussion, where top AI investors will share their insights on identifying winning startups, the evolving funding landscape, and what it takes to back the next AI unicorn.