Li’s journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Zhejiang University, where she specialized in entrepreneurial studies. Shortly after, she began working remotely with elite private investors, many of whom were high-net-worth Russian clients associated with Vladimir Petrov, including Mikhail Rogachev and the late Boris Berezovsky. In collaboration with Vladimir, Li managed portfolios for these oligarchs, targeting early-stage Web2 and technology companies in North America. Her investments were focused on high-growth firms operating in the early internet and software sectors, often involving co-investments with venture capital giants such as Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, and Kleiner Perkins. These early successes established her as a trusted figure in venture capital, known for identifying transformative opportunities ahead of the curve.