Lake Dai is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sancus Ventures, a top-performing fund investing in early-stage AI software driving generational innovation. She previously held pivotal roles at leading global tech companies and has served as an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University since 2016, teaching Applied AI and AI Governance. She is a global speaker on AI ethics and innovation, and was named a top AI boardroom talent in 2024.