Alvin Wang Graylin

About Alvin Wang Graylin

Alvin Wang Graylin () is a global technology strategist, author of Our Next Reality (Hachette), and Chairman of the Virtual World Society. With more than 35 years researching and building solutions in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, immersive computing, and cybersecurity, he has served in senior leadership roles at HTC, Intel, IBM, and Trend Micro, founded four venture-backed startups in conversational AI, AR, and social media, and invested in over 100 early-stage companies shaping the future of emerging technologies.Currently a Digital Fellow at Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute, a Sr. Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute Center for China Analysis and a lecturer at MIT, he advises governments, multilateral organizations, and Fortune 100 leadership teams on AI policy, global governance, and post-AGI socio-economic transition. His work draws on decades of cross-cultural experience living and operating in both the U.S. and China and a double masters from MIT, giving him a unique perspective on bilateral cooperation, geopolitical risk, and the strategic pathways to safe and beneficial AGI.A frequent keynote speaker at global forums and tech commentator on media outlets, Graylin combines deep technical fluency with pragmatic policy insight, advocating for international collaboration, abundance-oriented economic models, and AI systems that enhance human prosperity and global stability.

Experience

1. Chairman

   Virtual World Society

   Oct 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   The Virtual World Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the safe, ethical, and responsible adoption of XR and AI technologies to enhance our collective human well-being and strengthen global cohesiveness.

Education

• University of Washington

  B.S., Electrical Engineering

  1989 — 1993

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  MS, Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

  1998 — 2000

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Masters in Science of Management (MS), With emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Operations Tracks

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Mobile Content
• Location Based Services
• Corporate Development
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Business Modeling
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Partnerships
• Web Marketing
• Monetization
• Enterprise Software
• Mobile Marketing
• Mobile Strategy
• Mobile Technology
• Digital Strategy
• Mobile Games
• Cloud Computing
• Mobile Devices
• Mobile Commerce
• Start-Ups
• Online Advertising
• Venture Capital
• Web Analytics
• Mobile Internet
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Online Marketing
• Angel Investing
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Telecommunications
• Social Media
• Product Management
• Leadership
• Product Marketing
• Business Intelligence