Dr. Wei Liu

Location

Beijing, China

Joined

2010

CEO & Founder

Dr. Wei Liu

Dr. Wei Liu founded CUSP in 2010 with a vision to democratize automotive navigation technology. Prior to CUSP, he spent 8 years as Lead Architect at Continental AG where he designed navigation systems deployed in over 2 million vehicles. He holds 35 patents in GPS positioning algorithms and real-time mapping systems. Under his leadership, CUSP grew from a 12-person startup to a global technology leader with 500+ employees and $500M+ annual revenue. Dr. Liu is a frequent speaker at automotive technology conferences and serves on the advisory board of Tsinghua University Automotive Engineering Institute.

The future of driving is not about getting from A to B faster. It is about making every journey safer, smarter, and more enjoyable for everyone.

Education

Ph.D. Computer Science, Tsinghua University

M.S. Electrical Engineering, Stanford University

B.Eng. Software Engineering, Peking University

Key Achievements

35 Patents in GPS & Mapping
Founded CUSP (2010)
Ex-Continental AG Lead Architect
Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 (2012)