Chun Xia co-founded TSVC, the first super angel fund operated by Chinese immigrants in Silicon Valley, which became the first fund to invest in Zoom, and he has deep structured ties into the Tsinghua entrepreneurial ecosystem as a founding member of TEEC and mentor across multiple Tsinghua programs. As a successful repeat founder with three tech companies and a PhD in computer science, he combines hands-on building experience with an unusual blend of deep tech expertise and visual design sensibility, focusing his investments on hard tech like semiconductors, AI, and edge computing while helping drive reverse innovation processes for technology commercialization between the U.S. and Asia.

• Focus on the intersection of social media dynamics, mobile technology, and location-based services. Consistently tracks how platforms evolve and how startups can leverage tools like digital address books or location data to drive user engagement and better ad campaigns.
• Value placed on fundamental startup advice and the study of growth trajectories. Shares insights on the importance of persistence for founders and analyzes the operational history of major companies like Zynga and Pinterest to draw strategic lessons for early-stage ventures.
• Appreciation for local artistic culture and creative installations in the Bay Area. Documented a specific interest in kinetic scrap metal art found in Palo Alto, including distinct sculptures depicting creatures with three heads and six arms.
• Celebration of fund milestones and portfolio company successes. Highlights significant achievements within the TSVC ecosystem, such as the firm securing its sixth unicorn with the rise of Iterable.