Shuo Chen

Shuo Chen is a prominent venture capitalist, serving as a General Partner at IOVC, where she focuses on early-stage investments in the future of work and enterprise/SaaS sectors. Her investment portfolio includes companies that have been acquired by major corporations like Goldman Sachs and Ford, as well as several successful unicorns such as Instacart and Boom Supersonic, demonstrating a keen eye for high-growth potential. forbes+4

Beyond her investment activities, Shuo is deeply involved in academia, holding lecturer positions at both Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, where she teaches entrepreneurship and innovation. She also serves as faculty at Singularity University, sharing her insights on exponential technologies and their impact on various industries. su+1

Shuo is a dedicated public servant, appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission. As one of 13 voting members, and notably the first Asian American Commissioner, she influences state mental health policy and oversees a significant annual budget, addressing critical issues including mental health in the workplace. forbes+3

With a strong background in finance and strategy, Shuo previously worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where she managed major client relationships, and in advisory at PwC, contributing to significant M&A deals for tech giants like Google and LinkedIn. Her expertise extends to co-authoring a book on financial regulations, showcasing her deep understanding of the financial landscape. forbes+3

Shuo is a strong advocate for fractional founders, having herself founded Cashify as a social enterprise focused on financial literacy while still an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. She also leads Shinect, a non-profit community for engineers passionate about entrepreneurship, and promotes diversity in the workforce through her investment thesis at IOVC. berkeley+2