Dr Haibo E

advisor | coach | angel

An operator with special properties.
A human who really loves nerdy puns.

I help people become more effective humans.

Advisory: execute clearly. I help you grow your business faster, more sustainably and avoid pitfalls. Those pits are no fun.

Coaching: grow your career. I catalyse your ability to operate effectively, sustainably, authentically. Be your best self, being someone else is exhausting.

Investing: deploy an angel. I support founders who are building something daring and worthwhile. The future is what we make it.

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About me

My coaching and advisory style is f(empathy) * f(challenge)

We unlock growth from knowing ourselves fully. I will help you figure out the “why” behind behaviours and beliefs, so the benefits last longer.

What informs my approach:

  • My work advising the Founders of my early stage Angel investments.

  • My learnings as the first Executive for Product at Wayve, taking the company from research to commercial partnerships

  • My experiences working with other scientists at Google DeepMind to research societally beneficial applications of AI

  • My time translating between technologists and civil society to chart the ethical implications of AI.

  • My work with Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 Execs, focusing on the union of digital strategy and organisational culture.

  • My PhD in atomic resolution imaging at Oxford and research Masters in Physics and Computer Science at Cambridge: when nothing worked, until it did.

  • My past life as a competitive ballroom dancer: training at an international level taught me a lot about high-performance (also about fake tan, but that’s less transferable).

  • My training as a workplace, civil and commercial mediator from the Society of Mediators

  • The coaches, mentors and analyst who have supported me.

  • A varied diet of reading on psychology, philosophy, economics, business, biographies, poetry, fiction, science. Ask me for my latest reading list!

What others have to say

  • Stealth

    Haibo has world-class expertise in leadership, AI, and the intersection of both.

    In our numerous sessions, she consistently offers me profound perspectives. I always leave with a better grasp of the complex factors at play.

    Haibo's insightful, pragmatic approach to problem-solving is truly exceptional.

    Distinguished Research Scientist
    Google DeepMind

  • Haibo is an intelligent, no-nonsense and trustworthy guide in navigating complex business challenges.

    Her ability to listen, observe, synthesise, sherpa is nonpareil.

    As a woman in leadership at a fast-growing impact startup, I have really valued her support in helping me think through how to get the best from teams while managing my energy.  

    Mahima Sukhdev
    SVP Commercial Development
    GIST Impact

  • Haibo is that rare combination of exceptional IQ and EQ.

    Whether my problem I’m facing is commercial, technical, or emotional, she is my first (and often my last) port of call for a workable solution.

    When giving advice, she manages to strike a perfect balance between radical candour and compassion.  

    Founder and CEO
    Stealth startup

  • Shona Curtiss-Walcott

    Haibo’s coaching has been the highlight of my year.

    Our sessions provided me with tangible, actionable advice. Her deep expertise and supportive guidance instilled in me a confidence that transformed my product leadership. 

    Working with her has been both a pleasure and a career-defining experience. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

    Head of Product
    Conode.ai

  • Meelis Lootus

    My mind is blown by how good Haibo is at understanding people and her ability to express that in a well-formulated and relevant manner.

    Her insights and recommendations are always super helpful with a lot of leverage. 

    Founder and CEO
    Tehistark AI

  • Claire Woodcock

    I've had the pleasure of working with Haibo as my executive coach. She has an exceptional ability to guide people through career planning with a gentle yet insightful approach, revealing blind spots in a way that's both kind and empowering.

    Her expertise in fostering personal and professional growth is vast, making her invaluable for anyone aiming to elevate their career.

    VP Science and Data
    ClimateX

  • Richard Shen

    Haibo has changed the trajectory of my life and my career.  Under her tutelage, I came to deeply appreciate the nuances of ML product and how AI product strategy requires an entirely new playbook.

    Haibo always gave me frank feedback and space to learn, while providing the steadying hand and ethical leadership required to navigate the complex AI landscape.

    I know no one better able to develop people and lead with courage and compassion. 

    AI Product and Technical Lead
    Odyssey AI

  • Haibo has a diverse, well balanced distribution of intelligence types.

    With her curiosity, deep empathy and patient listening, she sees things that you couldn’t, and reframes them simply and clearly.  

    She introduced me to enlightening insights, and practical skills and frameworks from her extensive experience. 

    She massively accelerated my growth and amplified my impact as an executive.  

    Former VP People & Culture
    Wayve

  • Stealth

    Haibo uniquely merges both product and machine learning realities, which I've found to be a rare combination, in even top AI companies.

    Her leadership was highly impactful in shaping our company, navigating us through the growing pains of both roadmaps and teams.  

    CTO and Co-Founder
    Stealth AI startup