David Jen
Director/Board Member at Quincus Pte Ltd.
Profile
David is the head of the investments and strategic finance teams at X.
In this role, David leads diligence and capital allocation across a portfolio of ‘Moonshot companies.’ David is passionate about turning nascent technologies into businesses, transparency through metrics, and creating the right environment for repeatable innovation.
Prior to X, David worked at Google where he was a part of deal teams that signed some of the company’s largest commercial partnerships.
Before joining Google, David worked in finance and management consulting.
He earned an MBA from UCLA Anderson, and a BA from Tufts University.
Outside of work, David enjoys spending time with his two kids (James age 3 and Nora 1), who share his interest in wine tasting, start-up investing, and playing Civ6.
David Jen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Quincus Pte Ltd.
 Quincus Pte Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Quincus Ltd. provides delivery solution for businesses and e-commerce. The firm specializes in express deliveries, marketplace, logistics, and emerging markets. The company was founded by Jonathan Erik Savoir and Katherine Olivia Lacey in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-26 |
UP Partners Management Co. LLC
 UP Partners Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance UP Partners Management Co. LLC (UP Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Cyrus Sigari and Ben Marcus. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2021-01-31 |
X Development LLC
 X Development LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Alphabet, Inc., X Development LLC conducts research and development in a range of non-conventional fields. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded by Yoky Matsuoka, Sebastian Thrun. | Private Equity Investor | 2022-10-31 |
Former positions of David Jen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 2015-09-30 |
Embedded Ventures LLC
 Embedded Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Embedded Ventures LLC (Embedded Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Jenna Bryant and Jordan Noone. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Training of David Jen
| Tufts University | Undergraduate Degree |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Embedded Ventures LLC
Embedded Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Embedded Ventures LLC (Embedded Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Jenna Bryant and Jordan Noone. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Finance |
Quincus Pte Ltd.
Quincus Pte Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Quincus Ltd. provides delivery solution for businesses and e-commerce. The firm specializes in express deliveries, marketplace, logistics, and emerging markets. The company was founded by Jonathan Erik Savoir and Katherine Olivia Lacey in 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Transportation |
UP Partners Management Co. LLC
UP Partners Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance UP Partners Management Co. LLC (UP Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Cyrus Sigari and Ben Marcus. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. | Finance |
X Development LLC
X Development LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Alphabet, Inc., X Development LLC conducts research and development in a range of non-conventional fields. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded by Yoky Matsuoka, Sebastian Thrun. | Commercial Services |
Google LLC
Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
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