Shaping the Future: Lu Zhang on Diversity and Innovation
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, guest host Paul Newton interviews Lu Zhang, founder and managing partner of Fusion Fund. Lu shares her journey from an immigrant and tech entrepreneur to a venture capitalist supporting deep tech founders.
She emphasizes the critical role of diversity and understanding in driving innovation and the importance of being adaptable in uncertain times. Additionally, Lu discusses the current and future landscape of AI-powered healthcare and offers valuable advice for early-stage founders navigating today's market.
00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast
00:40 Meet Lu Zhang: Investor and Entrepreneur
01:53 Lu Zhang's Experience at Web Summit Vancouver
03:18 Fusion Fund's Mission and Achievements
04:59 Challenges and Solutions in Early Stage Investment
07:34 Lu Zhang's Unique Perspective on Diversity and Innovation
13:27 The Future of Tech and AI Innovation
18:02 Advice for Founders and Final Thoughts
She emphasizes the critical role of diversity and understanding in driving innovation and the importance of being adaptable in uncertain times. Additionally, Lu discusses the current and future landscape of AI-powered healthcare and offers valuable advice for early-stage founders navigating today's market.
00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast
00:40 Meet Lu Zhang: Investor and Entrepreneur
01:53 Lu Zhang's Experience at Web Summit Vancouver
03:18 Fusion Fund's Mission and Achievements
04:59 Challenges and Solutions in Early Stage Investment
07:34 Lu Zhang's Unique Perspective on Diversity and Innovation
13:27 The Future of Tech and AI Innovation
18:02 Advice for Founders and Final Thoughts
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