Mr. Chen holds a Bachelor of Physics and a Master of Electronics Engineering from National Tsing Hua
University, Taiwan. He began his career at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), where he was engaged in research and development of semiconductor processes and integrated circuits.
He later founded Gemtek Technology, which has since grown into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional wireless broadband equipment,
with a strong presence in international markets. In recognition of his contributions to the technology industry, Mr. Chen received the Outstanding Alumni Award from National Tsing Hua University in 2010 and was honored with the ERSO Award in
2013, one of the most prestigious accolades in Taiwan’s technology sector.
In 2019, Polaris Pharmaceuticals faced a severe financial crisis, as
many of its clinical trials remained uncertain while costs and expenses exceeded the company’s capacity. During this difficult period, Mr. Chen stepped in and took decisive action to stabilize the company. Under his leadership, Polaris
underwent a comprehensive strategic reorganization, and with the efforts of his management team, the company achieved a remarkable turnaround, culminating in a successful IPO in Taiwan in June 2022.
Yi-Kuei Chen
Yi-Kuei Chen with backgrounds in
biotechnology and venture capital, is a co-founder of Maxpro Ventures. Mr. Chen’s professional expertise in asset management has led to his successful execution of more than 60 private equity
investment transactions in the USA and the Asia-Pacific region. His past investments include Acepodia, SyneuRx, GenScript, JHL Biotech, Foresee, HEC Pharma, and ACT Genomics Holdings, amongst others.
Prior to co-founding Maxpro Ventures, Mr. Chen was the Senior Director of Integral Group. He was jointly in
charge of Integral’s Asian transaction process, managed its Shanghai branch, and served as a board member of multiple portfolio companies such as Generon Corporation, FusionVax, Inc., BioLite, Inc., and Flora International Group Co., Ltd..
From 1999 to 2012, Mr. Chen held various senior management positions in the investment division at Central Investment Holdings. During that period, his successful investments included Tanox and Biopure, to name just a few. In 2002, a
significant transaction that Mr. Chen had made was the acquisition of SEEDNet by New Century InfoComm Tech. He also served on several corporate boards, such as Concord Fund Company, Singfor Life Insurance Company, and CTCI Corporation.
Mr. Chen received an MBA from Syracuse University and an MS from the University of Minnesota.
Po-Jen Hsueh
Po-Jen Hsueh is an experienced professional in venture capital and the pharmaceutical industry in Taiwan, China, and the United States. As the former COO of ACT Genomics, he spearheaded finance operations, sales,
marketing, and business development teams to identify and capitalize on business opportunities for future growth. Mr. Hsueh brings over 15 years of experience in operations, finance, and business development from his tenure at the reputable
biopharmaceutical company, TaiGen Biotechnology in Taiwan. During his time at TaiGen, he successfully led the company through two series of financing, co-conducted another series, and secured a total of
$114 million USD within seven years. He also inked an out-licensing deal and was involved in various tasks and business networking within the biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Before
joining TaiGen Biotechnology, Mr. Hsueh worked for Chengxin VC, where he led fundraising efforts for six companies in the United States and Taiwan. He holds an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in the USA and a B.A. in Microbiology from
Soochow University in Taiwan.
Hsien-Shu Tsai
Hsien-Shu Tsai, is a professional has accumulated more than 20 years of cross-industry expertise spanning investment,
business restructuring, and financial management, with extensive experience in venture capital, corporate finance, and strategic management. Mr. Tsai has held leadership roles across major conglomerates and innovation institutions, including
Hon Hai Group, Ting Hsin International Group, and the Institute for Information Industry (III). His career reflects a strong track record in capital market operations, industry analysis, and financial strategy execution, supporting both established
enterprises and emerging ventures.
Prior to his most recent role as Strategic Advisor at III, Mr. Tsai served as Head of Strategic Investment at
Ting Hsin Group, where he spearheaded corporate investment strategies, new business incubation, and cross-border alliances. He played a pivotal role in establishing new ventures such as Berry Coffee, Xinxiang Cloud, and logistics-tech joint ventures
with Advantech and SF Express. Earlier in his career, he held senior finance leadership positions as CFO at Jiangxi Sunergy and Suzhou Hejun New Energy, where he led capital raising, IPO preparation, and corporate restructuring initiatives.