Riley Newman

Riley Newman is a Seattle, Washington-based investor and technology operator who primarily focuses on early-stage startup ventures. He holds a Master of Philosophy in Applied Economics from the University of Cambridge, alongside dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and International Studies from the University of Washington. Prior to his current investment activities, Newman served as the Head of Data Science at Airbnb, joining the company as an early employee to scale its global analytics infrastructure. Following his tenure at the hospitality platform, he transitioned into the venture capital sector by co-founding Wave Capital, an early-stage firm dedicated to supporting emerging marketplace businesses. Currently, his professional strategy bridges the intersection of applied economics, public policy, and venture capital. Newman maintains a specialized focus on backing founders who are actively developing artificial intelligence and frontier technologies.