Clarence Chio

Clarence Chio is a prominent entrepreneur and technologist who is currently the Cofounder and CEO of Coverbase, a company he founded in 2023 that automates business due diligence to enhance trust and visibility in inter-company networks.1

Professional Background

Clarence has an impressive track record in the tech industry:

Previous Ventures::

• He co-founded Unit21, a company that solves anti-money laundering problems. Unit21 has raised over $90 million, generates $10 million in revenue, and employs over 100 people.1

Work Experience::

• CTO/President and co-founder of Unit21 (2018-present)2
• Senior Software Engineer at Shape Security (2014-2017), which was later acquired by F5 for $1 billion2
• Held positions at various companies including Oracle, Intel Corporation, Zazzle, and SanDisk2

Academic Roles::

• Lecturer at UC Berkeley's School of Information, teaching applied machine learning in the MICS/MIDS graduate program2
• Received the Distinguished Faculty Award in 2023 for the MICS program2

Education and Skills

• Holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from Stanford University in Computer Science3
• Proficient in English and Chinese (native or bilingual proficiency) and has elementary proficiency in German2

Other Achievements

• Author of "Machine Learning & Security" (2018), published by O'Reilly Media and available in multiple languages2
• Former member of the Forbes Technology Council (2021-2023)2
• Participated in the Macro Engineering Fellowship, gaining expertise in blockchain and smart contract development2

Clarence Chio is known for his expertise in both infrastructure and AI, making him a versatile engineer capable of tackling complex technical challenges.2 His current venture, Coverbase, aims to revolutionize the way businesses conduct due diligence and manage risk in their inter-company relationships.1