Shawn Chu
Principal at 500 Global
Taipei, Taipei City
Overview
Work Experience
Principal
2021 - Current
500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies.
Raised $2,271,999.00 from Abu Dhabi Financial Group.
Senior Investment Manager, Tech Fund
2019 - 2021
Taiwania Capital is a venture capital backed by Taiwan government and focuses on the investments which can boost Taiwan's economic growth. Investment portfolio including Dcard and Kdan
Head of Business Development and Operation
2016 - 2019
Yoctol Info is an AI startup with data analysis and software development service. Yoctol launched an intelligent chatbot building and management platform in 2017. ● Build Business Development and Operation Team from scratch. ● Lead teams to complete 4 projects end-to-end from proposals to deliveries on time. ● Conduct market and competition analyses to provide product planning from a business perspective.
Business Development Partner
2015 - 2015
Layer One is one of the first companies to design and develop FDM 3D printers in Asia and has launched its own brand 3D Printer - ATOM, with three successful crowdfunding campaigns in Taiwan and Japan in 2 years, generating over $1M USD Revenue. Responsible for Business Development and Supply Chain Management ● Established Global Distribution Network, expanding from 3 to 20 distributors, covering Europe, North America, Middle East, and Asia. ● Lead sales team to achieve 2015 Revenue YoY Growth of 200%. ● Established Standard Process for Order Management, Fulfillment and After-Sales Service to increase the production capacity.
Assistant Investment Manager
2011 - 2013
Top Taiwan Venture Capital is one of the largest Venture Capitals in Taiwan, managing funds over $300M USD. Focus on Deep Tech and Software sectors ● Investment portfolio including Landmark Optoelectronics (3081.TWO) and Microprogram (7721.TWO) ● Managed portfolio company relationships and identified synergies and potential business opportunities. Managing portfolio companies including: Voltronics Power (6409.TW)、Dexin(3349.TWO)
Technical Program Manager
2010 - 2011
● Coordinated PCBA ODM sourcing for IBM servers. ● Managed and scheduled the production in New Product Introduction. ● Coordinated PCBA manufacturing readiness with technical teams and commercial teams.
Procurement Engineer
2007 - 2010
● Worked as a communication liaison between suppliers and the IBM cross-functional teams. ● Managed the IBM global memory technology sourcing, qualification, and quality control. ● Conducted over 20 audits for supplier system across different component suppliers.
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Intern
2006 - 2006
● Developed the idea of fabricating nitride oxide layer and filed for the U.S. Patent Application 20080194091.