Ann Miura-Ko is a prominent figure in the venture capital and entrepreneurship landscape, serving as a Co-Founding Partner at FLOODGATE since May 2008, where a selective approach to investing supports early-stage founders. Currently, Ann also contributes as the Co Director of the Mayfield Fellows Program at Stanford University, fostering leadership and entrepreneurial skills in a diverse group of students. Additionally, Ann holds a position on the Board of Trustees at Yale University. Earlier experience includes an analyst role at Charles River Ventures, where significant deal sourcing and due diligence were performed, along with a tenure at McKinsey and Company as a Senior Business Analyst focusing on wireless internet research. Ann Miura-Ko holds a Ph.D. in Quantitative Modeling of Computer Security from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Yale University.