Former Hack VC Partner Hsin-Ju Chuang Found Dead After Public Dispute

Former Hack VC partner — Hsin-Ju Chuang, a former partner at crypto venture capital firm Hack VC, was found dead in a vehicle in California’s Mojave Desert on August 24, with authorities yet to announce a cause of death.

The discovery was made by the California Highway Patrol under extreme weather conditions. The 37-year-old growth executive’s death became public following a report by a local newspaper.

Just one day before she was found, Chuang had publicly detailed a dispute with Hack VC. In a social media post, she stated she had rejected a settlement offer from the firm that would have required her silence, and she alleged mistreatment. Her claims have not been independently verified, and no connection has been established between the dispute and her death.

Hack VC previously stated that its account of events differed materially from Chuang’s and that it was unaware of the circumstances surrounding her death. The crypto community has responded with tributes, highlighting her years of work supporting cryptocurrency projects and communities.