Allen Lau
Co-founder & Executive Advisor (former CEO), Wattpad · Canada
Allen Lau is the Co-founder & Executive Advisor (former CEO) of Wattpad. Lau is based in Canada. Earlier roles include positions at Wattpad.
Hong Kong-born Canadian entrepreneur who co-founded Wattpad in 2006 and led it as CEO for 15 years, growing it to 100 million users before stepping down in 2022. Electrical engineer by training with prior experience at IBM, Delrina, and as founder of Tira Wireless. Now co-founder and operating partner at Two Small Fish Ventures, an early-stage deep tech venture capital firm.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Allen Lau's philanthropic activities, including a significant donation to the University of Toronto to support entrepreneurs. Earlier headlines document Lau's leadership of Wattpad through its $600 million acquisition by South Korea's Naver in 2021 and his subsequent departure from the CEO role in 2022, transitioning to an executive advisor position.
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Allen Lau: FAQ
- Who is Allen Lau?
- Allen Lau is the Co-founder & Executive Advisor (former CEO) of Wattpad, based in Canada.
- Where did Allen Lau work previously?
- Earlier roles include Wattpad (CEO, until 2022).