Christine Lu Hong

Christine Lu Hong is currently an Investment Manager at Techstars, specifically for the Techstars New York City program, which she has been involved with since May 2022 as an Investment Associate and transitioned to her current role in March 2024. In her position, she focuses on evaluating and supporting startups, particularly in sectors such as health, fintech, AI, and infrastructure.24

Before joining Techstars, Christine held various roles in investment and product management. She served as a Senior Investment Manager at the British Business Bank and worked in private debt at Robeco. Additionally, she has experience in product roles at Tinder, where she was involved in trust and safety as well as innovation, and she has held software engineering positions at LinkedIn and other startups.234

Christine is also recognized for her insights into the startup ecosystem, frequently sharing advice for founders on how to navigate accelerator programs and the application process at Techstars. Her approach emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the unique aspects of different accelerator programs.13