Nancy Xu

Overview

Nancy Xu is an angel investor and technology executive specializing in AI-driven solutions and early-stage startups. She is the founder and CEO of Moonhub, an AI-powered recruiting platform that assists companies in hiring top talent. Under her leadership, Moonhub has secured over $14 million in funding from investors such as Khosla Ventures, Google Ventures, and Marc Benioff, and has been utilized by over 100 companies, including AI unicorns like Inflection and Anthropic. Prior to founding Moonhub, Xu co-founded The Gradient, a digital publication focused on artificial intelligence, and worked on AI products at Alpha Health and strategy at Illumina. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MBA from Stanford University. As an angel investor, Xu is passionate about supporting visionary founders on missions with societal impact. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Xu is an advocate for diversity in technology. She has served as president of Stanford Women in Computer Science and Stanford ACM, and founded The Gradient, an AI publication that features cutting-edge AI research for industry leaders and practitioners. Her work focuses on practical applications of AI that enable human potential in businesses, healthcare, sustainability, and more. Xu's commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her leadership roles and her dedication to supporting underrepresented groups in the tech industry. Xu's investment strategy centers on early-stage companies that leverage artificial intelligence to drive innovation and societal impact. She actively seeks out startups that are developing solutions in sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, and consumer technology. Her investments aim to empower founders who are addressing complex challenges and creating value through technological advancements. Xu's approach combines her technical expertise with a strong commitment to social responsibility, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of technology when applied thoughtfully and inclusively.

Investment Focus

• Innovative AI-driven solutions
• Early-stage startups
• Societal impact focus
• Diverse founding teams

Portfolio Companies