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Technology Investor & Product Builder
Ivan Wong
Ivan Wong is a global technology investor and experienced product builder. He invests in technologies that empower billions — advancing humanity where thoughtful tech meets real-world needs.
He stays close to building to sharpen product insight and investing conviction. Shaped by living across cultures and markets, he focuses on simple wins that compound over time.
Education
Academic background and technical foundation.
Education
Academic background and technical foundation.
Education
- University
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles
- Degree
- Masters in Electrical Engineering, Multimedia & Creative Technologies
- University
- University of California, San Diego
- Degree
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Minor in Economics, Tau Beta Pi
- University
- Pinewood School, Los Altos, California
- Degree
- High School
- University
- Crocker Middle School, Hillsborough, California
- Degree
- Middle School
- University
- Chinese International School, Hong Kong
- Degree
- Primary School
Companies
Current and past operating roles.
Companies
Current and past operating roles.
Companies
- Company
- Cypress LLC
- Role
- Managing Partner & Co-Founder
- Date
- →
- Company
- Tackle Network
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer & Founder
- Date
- →
- Company
- Custom SLR, LLC
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
- Date
- →
- Company
- Flixya Entertainment, LLC
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
- Date
- →
Pre-IPO Investments
Thesis-driven bets in technology companies.
Pre-IPO Investments
Thesis-driven bets in technology companies.
Pre-IPO Investments
CircleStablecoin and Payments Technology
RobinhoodInvestment and Banking Platform
ZuoraSubscription Platform
LyftRide-Hailing Service
Rent the RunwayDesigner E-commerce Platform
SlackCommunication and Collaboration Platform
Palantir TechnologiesData Integration and Analytics
ChainBlockchain Infrastructure
Barefoot NetworkComputer Networking
Projects
Hands-on builds across software, media, and product experiments.
Projects
Hands-on builds across software, media, and product experiments.
Projects
Products
Consumer and utility products built from concept to launch.
Products
Consumer and utility products built from concept to launch.
Products
Mischief
Bass fishing rat lure series.
SacPig Bait Co. · Design & Development
SwimFrat
All-purpose TPE swimbait fishing lure.
SacPig Bait Co. · Design & Development
Wallet
Slim RFID-blocking wallet.
FLYT · Design & Development
Solo Stand
Minimal stand for razor and toothbrush.
FLYT · Design & Development
Leef Massage Tool
Myofascial and gua sha massage tool.
Think Ergo · Design & Development
Arm Sling Lineup
Ergonomic medical arm slings.
Think Ergo · Design & Development
Medical Arm Sling
Arm sling with split-strap support.
Custom SLR · Design & Development
ProDot
Tactile camera shutter button.
Custom SLR · Design & Development
M-Plate
Universal camera tripod plate.
Custom SLR · Development
Split Strap
Camera strap with split weight distribution.
Custom SLR · Development
C-Loop
Camera strap quick-attach mount.
Custom SLR · Development
Charities
Causes and organizations I support.
Charities
Causes and organizations I support.
