Living in Silicon Valley for over three decades and being a venture capitalist since 2000, CK had travelled extensively among Taiwan, China, US and Europe. He had invested into over 30 startup companies in computer, networking, semiconductor, software and biotechnology industries, and served as director of more than a dozen of them. This wide spectrum of experiences allows him to closely observe the evolution of the industry, the ebb and flow of the trends, as well as the hardships and rewards of entrepreneurship.

CK is co-founder and Chairman of B Current Impact Investment (活水影響力投資), the first venture fund in Taiwan focused exclusively on impact investment. He also co-founded Acorn Pacific Ventures in 2015 and Harbinger Ventures, a corporate venture arm of MiTAC International (TSE:3706) in 2000. Prior to it CK was Senior Vice President of Synnex, a Fortune 500 company, in charge of various business units in his 8-year tenure there. 

Born in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, Kathy immigrated to the US with her family at the age of six. A first-generation college graduate, she attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from Portland State University in 2008 with a Public Health degree. Kathy has worked in community-based organizations for more than a decade and has deep expertise in community engagement and policy advocacy. She's been a Civic Engagement Director for the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), a community organizer for SEIU Local 503, and also worked in 2020 Census effort to count BIPOC communities. Kathy currently is a Legislative Advisor to Shemia Fagan, Oregon's Secretary of State. 

Motivated to see more younger people, women, and Asian Americans in public office, Kathy ran for the North Clackamas School Board in 2017 and became the youngest person to serve. She was also appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to serve on the TriMet Board of Directors, the state's largest public transit agency. 

Kathy received The Alice Award from the Street Trust in 2020, The Asian Reporter’s “Exemplary Community Volunteer” award in 2010 and the “We Are Portland” award in 2012 from the City of Portland’s Office of Equity and Human Rights for her community organizing and advocacy efforts.

Prior to joining APAICS, Danielle worked for Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) as an advisor on the Congressman’s AAPI Civic Engagement, Energy, Environment/Natural Resources, Banking/Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Science/Space, and Animal Welfare legislative portfolio. In addition to her legislative work, Danielle managed the Congressman’s role as co-Chair in the U.S.-Japan Caucus and Congressional Caucus on ASEAN, and Chairmanship of the United States-Spain Council. 

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As Founder & former President, Danielle serves as an Advisory Board member of the Clean Energy and Technology Staff Association, a bipartisan and bicameral congressional staff association dedicated to educating and promoting the adoption of clean energy technologies among Capitol Hill staff. Danielle also serves as an Advisory Member to the Capitol Hill Community Service Staff Association (CHCSA) bringing congressional staff together for community service projects throughout the Washington, D.C. area. 

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Prior to joining Congressman Castro’s office, Danielle served as an appointee with the Obama Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). During her time at DOE, Danielle worked as Special Advisor for Strategic Planning in the Office of Secretary and Office of Nuclear Energy, where she worked on PUNT (Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology) Agreement with China. 

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Prior to moving to Washington, D.C., Danielle worked as a Field Manager for Environment America in Syracuse, New York for re-elect President Obama and New York Congressional candidates, where she managed and trained canvassers. Danielle received her B.A. in Political Science and Chinese Studies from Syracuse University.