Carl Wu is an 📝Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategist and product leader with extensive experience across technology, education, and enterprise sectors. He has held key leadership roles at companies such as 📝Microsoft, 📝Uber, 📝Coursera, and Numerade, and has founded and advised several startups focused on artificial intelligence and 📝Machine Learning (ML). Wu is noted for driving 📝Zero To One product development, leading the launch of Uber Commute, and building AI-native tools that transform traditional workflows in legal and education markets. His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UC Irvine and active mentorship roles in startup incubators such as 500Startups and Shinect. Wu frequently shares insights on AI product strategy and the distinction between rule-based AI features and AI-native solutions, emphasizing creative reasoning and real-world impact.
I met Carl at one of 📝The LA Grind's founder dinners in July of 2025.