Team and Values

Building a legacy takes long term commitment to excellence. Our goal is to acquire and build lasting businesses.

AIQ Worldwide Founders

Based in the United States and Singapore, AIQ’s founders bring a powerful combination to this major market opportunity

Brian Taptich
  • 30+ years Operating Experience
  • Repeat Startup CEO
  • 7 years AWS Global VP
  • VC Strategic Advisor

Brian is a seasoned operator and investor who has led businesses as a CEO and scaled some of the largest technology businesses on a global stage.

Gavin Teo
  • 13+ years VC Experience, 9+ years as GP
  • Launched Asia VC Partnership
  • Board Director to 15+ Companies
  • VC Investing Experience across U.S. and Asia

Gavin is a seasoned technology investor who has operated in startups and backed private companies as they have scaled in emerging and developed markets.

Mission Statement

Corporate Values

AIQ Worldwide provides small- and medium-sized enterprises the expertise and resources to accelerate growth by incorporating the latest cloud and artificial intelligence technologies into their operations, product development and go-to-market strategies.

01

Long-Term Stewardship

We invest with a generational mindset—prioritizing enduring value creation over short-term wins.

02

Operational Excellence

We bring deep operating experience to every business, striving for measurable impact and discipline.

03

Respect for Founders & Legacy

We partner with integrity, honoring the history, people, and culture that built each business we acquire.

04

Digital Modernization with Purpose

Our 3DT playbook brings cutting-edge AI and cloud transformation to legacy systems—with speed, clarity, and results.

05

Cross-Border Insight, Local Focus

Our presence in the U.S. and Asia enables us to bridge global best practices with local market relevance.

06

Decentralized Empowerment

We believe in autonomy and accountability, empowering portfolio leaders to act decisively with aligned incentives.

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