Wendy Tan White

Overview

Wendy Tan White is a British technology entrepreneur and investor, currently serving as the CEO of Intrinsic, a robotics software company under Alphabet Inc. She co-founded Moonfruit, a pioneering SaaS website builder, and served as its CEO before its acquisition by Yell Group in 2012. Wendy has also been a partner at BGF Ventures, a £2.5bn growth capital fund, and a general partner at Entrepreneur First, a global technology talent investor. She holds a BEng in Computer Science from Imperial College London and an MA in Future Materials Design from Central Saint Martins. Wendy was appointed MBE in 2016 for her services to technology businesses and women in IT. She is an advocate for women entering the technology and investment sectors. At Intrinsic, Wendy leads the development of software for industrial robotics, aiming to make industrial robots more accessible and easier to use. Prior to this, she was Vice President at Alphabet's moonshot company X, where she coached teams on various projects, including sustainability initiatives. Wendy's career also includes roles at Zopa.com, the first European peer-to-peer lending site, and Egg.com, the UK's first internet bank. She has been recognized as one of the Fifty Most Inspiring Women in European Tech and received the Women in IT Awards Business Role Model of the Year in 2017. Wendy's investment focus includes early-stage ventures in technology sectors such as robotics, artificial intelligence, software, and fintech. She has been involved in mentoring and investing in deep tech companies, supporting startups in AI, robotics, and biotech. Her strategic approach emphasizes scalability and innovation, aiming to support companies that can make a significant impact in their respective industries. Wendy's leadership at Intrinsic reflects her commitment to advancing technology and fostering innovation in the robotics sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams
• Potential for significant market impact
• Alignment with Intrinsic's mission in robotics and AI

Portfolio Companies