Yuechen Zhao

Yuechen Zhao is a Partner at GSR Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley.12 He focuses on investments in digital health, SaaS (Software as a Service), and consumer platforms that aim to improve people's lives.12

Professional Background

Yuechen joined GSR Ventures in 2018 and has since invested $200 million in over a dozen companies.3 Prior to his role at GSR Ventures, he has a diverse background in technology and entrepreneurship:

• Co-founded an AI-powered personalized travel platform called 旅盒 TBOX12
• Worked as a Product Manager at Google and Uber12
• Served as a Product Lead at Meixin Global, a SaaS investment platform2
• Interned as a Software Engineer at Microsoft and Flipboard2

Education and Achievements

Yuechen received his BA in Computer Science from Harvard University.1 During his time there, he was a Teaching Fellow for CS 50 and CS 51, earning the Derek Bok Certificate of Distinction in Teaching twice.2

Investment Focus

At GSR Ventures, Yuechen specializes in:

1. Digital Health: Platforms and services aimed at improving patient care2
2. SaaS: Particularly vertical SaaS that transforms end-customer experiences2
3. Consumer Platforms: Technologies that empower people to live happier, healthier, and longer lives1

Board Positions

Yuechen holds several board positions in companies GSR Ventures has invested in, including:

• Board Director: Venteur, Akia, Para Inc2
• Board Observer: Firework, Neuron Mobility2

Additional Interests

Outside of his primary role, Yuechen:

• Writes about business and investment strategy2
• Engages in weekend vacation real estate investing2
• Was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list2

Yuechen Zhao's diverse experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and venture capital positions him as a valuable partner for startups in the digital health and SaaS sectors.