David W.

Senior Advisor, Tencent, Former Chief eXploration Officer

United States

About

Helping to build leading technology companies with positive impact. Supporting entrepreneurs and scientists who develop technologies that solve our greatest challenges. Investing from early to late stage. Seeking to identify the best technologies, applications, content, ideas, and practices from around the world to ensure that we are solving important problems and never fail to exceed user expectations. Looking to build new relationships and share experiences with those who are deeply passionate about improving life on Earth.

Experience

  • Tencent (26 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Advisor
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Chief eXploration Officer, Senior Executive Vice President
      2000 - Jan 2024 · 24 yrs 1 mo

      Creating a world-class Internet service enterprise based in China. Growing a fantastic organization that is "Built to Last" with positive global impact. Always striving to exceed user expectations and stay curious about how information technology can enhance human life.

  • Author at Rearchitecting Earth: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Food, Energy and Water (FEW)
    2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Creator and Producer at Climate Extremes, Day Zero
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Chief eXploration Officer (CXO) at Tencent Holdings Limited
    Nov 2014 - Jan 2024 · 9 yrs 3 mos