Meet the Founder
Behind every investment is a person. Behind every person is a set of beliefs and characters. These are mine.
- Han Shen
This simple belief has guided every chapter of my life. Looking back, many of the most defining moments began with a willingness to simply say yes:
🌏 Leaving China to build a life in America
🍒 Becoming the Dignitary Champion of the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship. (More)
💼 Landing my first American job after 9/11 (More)
✈️ Camping in Antarctica for 7 days, and earning a private pilot license
🚗 Driving across the U.S. over 33 days to break into VC (More)
📈 Building iFly.vc despite 500+ LP rejections (More)
Some experiences shaped my career. Others broadened my scope. Together, they taught me that curiosity expands perspective, learning builds conviction, trusted relationships create opportunity, and optimism turns possibility into reality.
You never know until you try.
"You never know until you try."
As an eternal optimist, I am a...
Curious
Explorer
Adventure expands perspectives. Perspectives uncover new possibilities.
From inventing 4 U.S. patents to camping in Antarctica, earning a private pilot license, and driving across America to break into venture capital, I've learned that the most meaningful opportunities often lie just beyond the edge of my comfort zone. Every adventure reshapes how I see the world and opens doors that could've been otherwise overlooked.
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Lifelong
Learner
Seeking better questions, not just better answers.
Whether earning a Ph.D. and MBA, becoming a Kauffman Fellow, or learning piano later in life as an adult (which is much harder than it looks), I've never believed education ends with a diploma. To me, learning is a lifelong pursuit, which is fueled by curiosity, humility, and the willingness to embrace new challenges.
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Proud
American
An immigrant story built upon opportunity and gratitude.
Moving to the United States changed the trajectory of my life in ways I could never have imagined. Becoming a proud U.S. citizen deepened my appreciation for a country that rewards optimism, hard work, and entrepreneurship. I strive to give back by supporting the founders, communities, and innovations that will shape America’s future.
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Catalytic Community Builder
Trusted relationships create extraordinary opportunities.
From founding the iFly.vc Consumer Summit to connecting founders, investors, and industry leaders, I’ve learned that meaningful communities create opportunities that no individual could achieve alone. Along the way, introductions I’ve made have contributed to more than $800 million in closed financing for founders. Trust compounds, and so does the impact of helping others succeed.
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Cross-Cultural
Champion
Great ideas start to emerge where worlds intersect.
My career has been shaped by building bridges between East and West, science and business, culture and AI, technology and consumer experiences. Those intersections have consistently revealed opportunities that others overlooked. I believe the next generation of iconic consumer companies will be built by founders who embrace multiple perspectives rather than a single worldview.
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High Conviction
Investor
The best investments begin where consensus ends.
For more than 17 years, I’ve sought opportunities others overlooked and partnered with founders long before they became consensus. The greatest investments aren’t found by following the crowd. They come from independent thinking, high conviction, and long-term partnership. I believe the future of consumer innovation will be shaped where culture connects and AI empowers.
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