Ji Ke

Engineering, Science, and Hard tech investments

Ji Ke is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at HAX, a position he has held since November 2022.1 3 He is also a partner at SOSV, the venture capital firm that operates HAX.1 2

Background and Education

Ji Ke holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, which he obtained between 2003 and 2010.1 3 He is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in both Chinese and English.1

Professional Experience

Ji Ke's career trajectory includes:

HAX: Currently serving as CTO and previously as Partner & Program Director (March 2019 - November 2022)1 3
SOSV: Partner since September 20161
IDEO: Mechanical Engineer (February 2014 - September 2016)1
Mothercare: Senior Design Engineer (April 2011 - April 2013)1

Role at HAX

As CTO and partner at HAX, Ji Ke is responsible for:

Overseeing the global operations of HAX1
Driving the content and delivery of the HAX program2
Managing recruitment, application review, and due diligence processes2
Developing curriculum and mentorship programs2
Providing ongoing support for teams in-program and HAX alumni2

Expertise and Skills

Ji Ke brings a unique combination of experience to his role:

Mechanical engineering background with expertise in factory automation, product design, and high-speed machinery1 2
Skilled in designing complex mechanisms for various industries1 2
Holds patents in areas such as DMLS, machine vision, industrial machinery, and diesel engine components1 2

In his spare time, Ji enjoys tinkering with machines and electronics, often visiting his workshop in South China to produce and test new inventions.1