John Wu is an experienced executive and advisor with a diverse background in operations, strategy, and investment. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Patreon since 2022, John previously worked as an Investor at FirstMark Capital, focusing on early-stage SaaS ventures in the data, AI, and machine learning sectors. Prior to that, John held various roles at Sift, including Chief of Staff, leading strategic initiatives and driving revenue strategies during significant company growth. With earlier experience as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company and positions in private equity and strategy at firms like Kurt Salmon and Lenovo, John has a robust foundation in advising tech and retail executives. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University.