CJ Chang
Senior Adviser
Back in 1996, CJ was already helping to establish and run Taiwan’s first ever startup incubation center at ITRI. CJ’s experience has also covered over technology valuation & transfer, technology trends, investment valuation, and technical due diligence.
At ITIC/ITRI he has led a number of highly successful exits including AU Optronics, EpiStar, Neo Solar Power, Ambion, FOCI Fiber Optic. Since 2000, he has helped ITIC form several VC funds, and since 2010 has also co-managed an international collaboration fund with Mitsubishi UFJ Capital.
What’s the greatest value you bring to startups?
Helping them build strategic partnerships with established companies and ITRI, with the potential of acquisition, as well as expanding international collaboration, especially with Japan.
To you, what’s the most important trait of a good VC?
There are three. First is that you truly love helping other people with their business. Second is being skilled at communication – but the kind of communication that leads to real solutions. And the third is having the depth of expertise in a couple of fields at least, but at the same time being able to integrate across different sectors.
