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Company Details
Mentor Company Description

We are an early stage venture capital firm investing in highly scalable technology startups across a variety of promising sectors.

Region Of Origin Founder
Hong Kong
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Business Details
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Mentor profile
Professional Qualification

Leo Chiu is a hands-on practitioner and a tech savvy entrepreneur. After completing secondary education in Hong Kong, Leo fought his way into Stanford University, graduating with a M.S. degree in Management Science and Technology (aka Operations Research & Engineering Economics), one of the specialized fields out of the STEM discipline.

After graduation, Leo was recruited into Morgan Stanley New York office. Finding out wall street is not his cup of tea, Leo came back to Stanford and started his STEM career in Silicon Valley.

The last 4 big data/AI startups Leo served as core contributor all lead to successful IPO or M&A, with a combined market valuation of over US$1B.

Leo is currently the chief technology partner of ClickVentures (Top 5 Performing Seed Fund*), venture advisor of the Spike Ventures (a venture fund for Stanford University Alumni), focusing on blockchain, AI and big data related ventures. Meanwhile, he is coaching the youths and young adults in the greater bay area of China on the topic of innovation driven entrepreneurship via various mentorship programs and the mainstream media as a public speaker and lecturer.

*Preqin Top Performing Ventures Capital Funds Report

Mentor Functional Specialties
Product development, Business analytics and modeling, Business development/ Partnership, Go-to-market/ Growth hacking strategy, Marketing & PR, Technical/ Technology expertise, Fundraising, Corporate & team management
Market Knowledge & Coverage
Macau, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore , United States
Industry Domain Knowledge & Expereince
Advertising/Marketing/Digital Marketing, E-Commerce/ICT/Internet, Education/Training, Energy/Environmental Management/Science, Entertainment/Gaming/E-Sports, Healthcare and Medical Services, Hospitality/Tourism, Jewellery/Gems/Watches, Logistics/Transportation & Mobility/Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Merchandise/Trading/Wholesale, Professional Services, Real Estate/Property Management, Public Utilities, Retail
Business Model Knowledge
B2C, B2B, B2B2C, C2B, C2C
Business Updates
Target Customer groups
Accommodation, Aerospace Technology, Agriculture, Arts, Entertainment And Recreation, Biotechnology, Medical & Healthcare, Design & Marketing, Electronics, Electrical Appliances & Lighting, Energy, Environmental, Finance And Insurance, Food Services, Franchising & Licensing, Garments, Textiles & Fashion Accessories, Gifts, Houseware & Stationery, Government, Infrastructure & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Media, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences And Exhibitions, Professional_Scientific_and_Technical_Services, Timepieces, Jewellery & Optical Goods, Toys & Baby Products, Transportation And Warehousing, Travelling, Utilities
Leo Chiu

Leo Chiu is a hands-on practitioner and a tech savvy entrepreneur.  After completing secondary education in Hong Kong, Leo fought his way into Stanford University, graduating with a M.S. degree in Management Science and Technology (aka Operations Research & Engineering Economics), one of the specialized fields out of the STEM discipline.   After graduation, Leo was recruited into Morgan Stanley New York office.  Finding out wall street is not his cup of tea, Leo came back to Stanford and started his STEM career in Silicon Valley.   The last 4 big data/AI startups Leo served as core contributor all lead to successful IPO or M&A, with a combined market valuation of over US$1B. Leo is currently the chief technology partner of ClickVentures (Top 5 Performing Seed Fund*),  venture advisor of the Spike Ventures (a venture fund for Stanford University Alumni), focusing on blockchain, AI and big data related ventures. Meanwhile, he is coaching the youths and young adults in the greater bay area of China on the topic of innovation driven entrepreneurship via various mentorship programs and the mainstream media as a public speaker and lecturer. *Preqin Top Performing Ventures Capital Funds Report



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