Phil Chen

Phil Chen is a prominent figure in Silicon Valley as the General Partner at Race Capital, a software venture fund focused on investments for the future of humanity.

He is known for his groundbreaking work as an advisor and founder of the HTC Exodus, the world's first open-source crypto mobile phone, emphasizing empowering individuals to own their private keys and participate in the next internet evolution through distributed computing.

With a rich history in the tech industry, Phil has notably founded HTC Vive and served as the founding Managing Partner at Presence Capital, a renowned XR and Computer Vision seed fund.

Phil's knack for identifying disruptive tech trends is evident in his successful investments in companies like the Wave, Strivr, Tripp, and others, with notable exits to companies like Niantic and Lyft.

His hardware expertise is highlighted by leading the $300 million acquisition of Beats Electronics and launching the world's first Android phone during his tenure as a product manager in 2009.

During his advisory role at Horizons Ventures, Phil played a key role in shaping the deep tech portfolio, serving as a board director for multiple global companies.

Phil's entrepreneurial journey has been chronicled in best-selling books, further solidifying his status as an industry thought leader.

Phil Chen's educational background includes a Master of Divinity and postmodern philosophy studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, along with degrees in Physics from De Anza College and the University of California San Diego.