Lance Co Ting Keh Joins Bessemer as Venture Partner for AI Innovations

Bessemer Venture Partners has appointed Lance Co Ting Keh as its newest venture partner, focusing on AI investments and support for entrepreneurs. Lance brings extensive expertise in applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, and product development, having previously worked on groundbreaking projects at Google X and other startups. His academic background includes degrees from Duke University and further studies at Stanford, emphasizing computer science and electrical engineering. At Bessemer, Lance's role will involve technical diligence on early-stage AI opportunities and guiding portfolio founders in transforming AI into scalable, usable products. His practical experience combined with academic vigor positions him uniquely to support these emerging companies. David Cowan, a partner at Bessemer, emphasizes Lance's ability to merge leading-edge science with practical business strategies. Lance himself emphasizes the importance of traditional business fundamentals, such as product-market fit and go-to-market strategy, in AI-driven ventures. He aims to help Bessemer's portfolio companies harness the current wave of AI innovation while maintaining pragmatic business principles.