In this interview, Haomiao reflects on the path that shaped him—from growing up in Austin as the child of Chinese scholars, to building his own startup, to stepping into the world of venture capital, first at Kleiner Perkins and later as a co-founder of Matter Venture Partners. Along the way, we talk about Haomiao’s former life as a founder, the joys and challenges of early-stage investing, and the quiet comforts of hot pot dinners, boba runs, and life in Millbrae. It’s a por

This past month, the Asian Tech Collective gathered for our end-of-year VC Banquet, bringing together members of our community for an intimate evening at Koi Palace.