Yung Wu
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Occupation | Venture Capital |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Introduction | Yung Wu has spent over 25 years as an entrepreneur, executive, management consultant and technology innovator. During his career, he has created, built and financed several successful companies, in industries ranging from infrastructure technology services, enterprise software products and oil & gas exploration. Yung has led his companies through several major economic cycles, business model changes, boom/bust cycles and "perfect storms", all while creating hundreds of jobs and generating hundreds of millions in enterprise value for his shareholders. Yung was named one of the nations' "Top 40 under 40" leaders in recognition for exceptional achievements in vision, leadership, innovation, impact on business and community, and the capacity to encourage and foster growth. His companies have garnered awards such as the "50 Best Managed Private Companies" in the nation, the "Top Product Launch of the Year" and the "Top Transformation Company of the Year". |
| Interests | Japanese martial arts, Dragon boat racing, Motorcycling, Skiing, Scuba diving, Opera, and Theatre. Also a patron of the Canadian Opera Company, a Director at Royal Opera Canada, and Advisory Board member of the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. |
| Favorite movies | Hero, Kill Bill Volumes 1 & 2, What's up Tiger Lily?, The Party |
| Favorite books | Ramblings on life, society, politics, family, travel, philosophy, the state of human kind, Chomsky, Hawking, Kahlil Gibran, Dilbert, Groenig, Puccinni, Mozart, Verdi, Schubert, the Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Otis Redding, Diana Krall, Jesse Cook, George Benson, Stan Getz and JJ Johnson. |
You've written a hit musical! How will you avoid having fame go to your head?
Write a sequel.