Miami, Florida (Hexa PR Wire — February 20, 2026) —
Leo Wang joins The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss capital markets, corporate development, and what it looks like to operate inside a publicly listed Bitcoin ASIC manufacturer. Wang, vice president of capital markets and corporate development at Canaan Inc., explains how his background across law, finance, and cross-border transactions shaped his approach to investor relations, strategic deals, and navigating volatility in crypto-adjacent public markets.
In the episode, Wang describes how studying law and economics at Peking University and later completing Columbia Law School prepared him for capital markets work across Beijing, New York, Hong Kong, and mainland China. He discusses lessons from advising on public transactions, venture financings, M&A, and regulatory-heavy deals, and how working in smart home electronics exposed him to the operational realities of hardware, cloud services, and connected products. The conversation also covers his decision to return to California during the pandemic, how that transition led to Canaan, and how he approaches “demonstrating value” to public market investors while maintaining rigor around compliance and execution.
About Leo Wang
Leo Wang is the vice president of capital markets and corporate development at Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ: CAN), where he leads investor relations, capital markets strategy, and strategic transactions. He studied law and economics at Peking University, completed Columbia Law School, and passed the New York Bar. His career includes cross-border legal and capital markets work across Beijing, New York, and Hong Kong, as well as operating roles involving public company strategy and connected hardware businesses. At Canaan, his work focuses on corporate development and capital strategy in crypto and energy-adjacent markets.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, author, tech investor, and radio host known for founding and building technology, media, and news ventures. He hosts The Michael Peres Podcast, where he explores questions at the intersection of science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
