Hans Tung is a Taiwanese-American venture capitalist at GGV Capital who immigrated to Los Angeles at age 13, giving him a cross-cultural perspective that helps him understand both Asian and U.S. consumer behavior and has made him one of the most globally oriented consumer-tech VCs investing across the U.S., China, and beyond. He has consistently ranked on the Forbes Midas List for over a decade and is known for backing 16 unicorns including globally recognized companies like Airbnb, ByteDance/TikTok's parent company, Xiaomi, Wish, and Affirm, while co-hosting the "Evolving for the Next Billion" podcast focused on companies serving the next billion internet users.

• Focus on the modernization of the CFO suite and embedded financial services. He frequently highlights the intersection of AI and fintech, comparing the current landscape to the early internet days. He actively promotes this sector through initiatives like the Fintech Innovation 50 list and investments in companies like Slope and Parafin that integrate financial tools into platforms like DoorDash.
• Strong engagement with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, often celebrating cultural heritage and professional milestones. He shares personal stories about his family immigrating from Taiwan to Los Angeles and supports campaigns like AAPIs in Tech to highlight achievements and break stereotypes, such as the idea that AAPI individuals are solely focused on STEM.
• Admiration for founder resilience and grit over long periods. He values the journey of building a company through ups and downs, as seen in his praise for the GrubMarket team's decade of determination or his advice that founders learn the most by growing up in turbo mode and making mistakes early in their careers.
• Enthusiasm for democratizing access to credit and financial tools in emerging markets, particularly Latin America. He highlights companies that drive financial inclusion, such as Stori, which grew from a vision to millions of credit cards in Mexico, and he points to the profitability of banks like Nubank as positive market signals.
• Appreciation for consumer brands that offer high quality at accessible price points. He commended Quince for proving that customers do not need to sacrifice quality for affordability, noting that they allow for a premium feel on a budget even during inflationary times.