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Hi Launchers,
Talks about artificial intelligence in healthcare, AI for brain age estimation and MRI data analysis
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Malika Cantor
Investor
New York, New York
Overview
Malika Cantor is a seasoned Operator and Investor who previously worked at startups under Sequoia and in AI at Google. With a background in venture capital and business strategy, she has made impactful investments in companies like unspun and has held key roles at Google Launchpad, contributing significantly to the startup ecosystem.
Cantor's career highlights include co-founding Hyper, serving as a Global Lead at Google Launchpad, and founding partner at Comet Labs. Her expertise in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and business development has led to successful investments and strategic contributions to various startups and organizations.
Work Experience
Advisor and Investor
2023 - Current
Co-founding Partner
2021 - 2023
Hyper is an early-stage venture firm focused on the things modern startups.
Community & Programs
2019 - 2021
Sequoia Capital is a VC firm that invests in startups in the energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile industries.
Global Lead at Google Launchpad
2018 - 2019
Global Lead at Google Launchpad Studio
2017 - 2018
Google is a multinational corporation that specializes in Internet-related services and organizes the world’s information.
Raised $26,100,000.00 from Angel Investors LP, Kleiner Perkins, Signatures Capital, Sequoia Capital, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shaquille O'Neal, Henry Kissinger, Google and Tiger Woods.
Founding Partner, Operations
2015 - 2017
One part venture capital firm. One part experimental research lab. We invest in and support artificial intelligence and deep technology companies transforming the world's biggest industries.
Comet Labs invests in and supports AI and robotics startups. We're a VC fund and incubator in SF focused on building intelligent machines.
Business Development, Operations, Marketing
2012 - 2015
1) KnowRoaming: technology and telecommunications hardware and software startup, in Toronto and Singapore - VP Business Development, Asia 2) SkinLab: healthcare and cosmetics application in Beijing - Business Development Manager 3) Arteasta: education and fashion platform in Beijing - Founder and Managing Director 4) Bikini Fling: retail and e-commerce company in London - Operations Manager
Research Analyst
2014 - 2015
Vermilion Partners is a China-focused M&A advisory and investment bank
Education
Bachelor's degree
2008 - 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 - 2015
Masters in Finance
2014 - 2014
Fine Arts Qualification, taught in Mandarin
2012 - 2013