Steven Wang

Critic
DISC Type : C

Chief Executive Officer at Venture for Canada

New York City Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Steven Wang is the CEO of Venture for Canada, focusing on empowering young Canadians with entrepreneurial skills. A Rhodes Scholar and Harvard Law graduate, he previously practiced M&A law at Cravath and Paul, Weiss. He also serves as a lecturer at Harvard Law School and the University of Toronto, teaching on AI and global affairs.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

Information Seeker

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Youth Entrepreneurship
As CEO of Venture for Canada, his primary mission is to equip young Canadians with the skills and mindset to succeed in the modern economy.
Responsible AI
His headline and teaching at the University of Toronto focus on the responsible adoption of AI, governance, and preparing businesses for technological transformation.
Future of Work
He actively explores this topic through coast-to-coast town halls, engaging with business owners and community leaders on navigating economic disruptions and upskilling.

Media Appearances

Venture for Canada taps Steven Wang for CEO. Featured in BetaKit

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Venture for Canada Appoints Steven Wang as New Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Chapter. Featured in Venture for Canada – Perspectives

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Venture for Canada announces Steven Wang as CEO. Featured in Instagram

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Work History

10-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Venture for Canada
12-2024
Adjunct Professor at University of Toronto
9-2024
David Rockefeller Fellow at The Trilateral Commission
7-2024
Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School
1-2024 - 10-2025
Attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School
Master of Public Policy from University of Oxford
Bachelors in International Relations (High Distinction) from University of Toronto
Exchange Year Diploma from Sciences Po
Executive Education from Peking University

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Insights For Selling To Steven

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steven is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steven

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steven move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Steven take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Steven

Personality Compatibility


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