Chin-Hock (C.H.) Low

Chin-Hock (C.H.) Low is a seasoned technology executive and product strategist with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. He is currently semi-retired but continues to work as a Product Manager and Program Manager, focusing on building software businesses at innovative growth companies.1

Career Highlights

C.H. Low has been involved with over 10 startups and early-stage companies since 1983, serving in various high-level positions including:

• Chief Technology Officer
• VP of Development/Technology
• Product Strategy & Management
• Business Development Executive

He has been part of founding teams and has played a crucial role in launching or overseeing the design and launch of more than 100 major software products, projects, and business lines from initial conception.1

Areas of Expertise

• Web-based software technology products
• Hosted (SaaS) web services
• B2B and B2B2C markets, with some experience in B2C

Current Activities

As part of his semi-retirement, C.H. Low engages in several activities through 88Spark:

• Conducting technology and business due diligence for VC investors and mergers/acquisitions
• Consulting as a business and technology advisor to various startups
• Mentoring students with entrepreneurial aspirations

Personal Interests

C.H. Low is passionate about managing a portfolio of 65+ stocks using a value growth dividend income strategy and engaging in options trading. He is also an active lender on Kiva.org, focusing on supporting women entrepreneurs in developing countries.1

Philosophy and Approach

Low's approach to leadership and product development is characterized by:

• Assembling great teams with complementary strengths
• Creating an environment for success
• Inspiring people to achieve beyond their initial inclinations
• Customer-focused design in innovative software products

His experience spans various situations, including mid-stage startups, replatforming, repositioning, spinoffs, relaunches, and pivots.1