• JOURNEY

    Entrepreneur and life-long student. Angel investor and advisor for early stage startups.
    Born in Zhejiang, raised in Shenzhen, studied in Alabama, living in Los Angeles.

    Co-Founder & CEO, 2017-Present

     

    Outer is a venture-backed startup based in Santa Monica on a mission to inspire happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives through innovative direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture and lifestyle products.

     

    We are redefining the retail/e-commerce experience by creating the Neighborhood Showroom platform, which is a community that turns our customers' backyards into showrooms: https://showrooms.liveouter.com/

    Co-Founder & CEO, 2014-Present
     

    ProspectWise is a venture-funded startup based in Santa Monica. Our mission is to modernize and empower local small businesses by connecting them to the best technology solution providers in the world through trusted relationships.

    Survly

    Co-founder & CEO, 2012 - 2014
     
    Survly is local businesses' one-stop-shop for customer retention by combining mobile survey, online reputation management, and social media optimization in a streamlined solution.
     
    Launchpad LA Class 5.
  • PROJECTS

    Dezzq

    2021

     

    Coming soon.

    BLUR

    LAUNCH Hackathon Finalist, 2016
     
    BLUR is a dating app that blurs users' photos until the interests and personalities are a match.

    Gempad

    LAUNCH Hackathon Finalist, 2013
     
    Gempad is an iPhone app that brings computer shortcuts to your phone screen. It is also known as the third input device (along side keyboard & mouse) for your computer. Gempad is the result of a 48-hour hackathon at the 2013 Launch event in San Francisco and was chosen among over 120 teams to become one of the 5 finalists.

    GAUNTLET

    Inventor & Patent Holder, 2012-2013
     
    Gauntlet is a one handed glove that serves as a wireless keyboard. Type by easily tapping your thumb on each segment of your fingers. Erase letters with just a swipe. Compatible today with iPhone, Android, and Bluetooth enabled tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.

    10WinStreak

    Founder, 2011-2012
     
    10WinStreak is a website dedicated to video game streaming for raising awareness and money for Child's Play, a charity that donates toys and brings entertainment to children's hospitals. We raised over $4500 during the 3 month period.
  • INVESTMENTS

    Democratizing dance

    Drayage simplified

    Modern inbox

    SMB retention marketing

    Digitized supply chain

    Diamonds from Ashes

    Best pillow ever

    New age P&G

    Podcast ad attribution

    Luxury without labels

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