David Chen
Mr. David Chen is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader focusing on investments and business development in China. He is a hands-on deal execution professional and has helped companies achieve their operating and transaction goals in the US and China. Mr. Chen has also been successful in advising companies on strategy, operations, M&A and fund raising alternatives.\n\n\u2022\tInvestment professional with a focus on China early-stage and cross-border opportunities. Strong believer of being a value-added investor to companies and providing innovative solutions to challenging business problems. Co-founded AngelVest (www.angelvestgroup.com) with the mission of helping individual investors invest in and mentor early-stage companies in China. AngelVest has grown to be one of the largest angel investment groups in China, having provided funding to 16 companies.\n\n\u2022\tEntrepreneur with large emphasis on strategy and execution. Founded and participated in start-up companies in senior operating and finance roles. Grew businesses from concept to operations \u2013 forming teams and executing on business development.\n\n\u2022\tInvestment banking and corporate development professional, with experience at US- and China-based institutions including Salomon Brothers, Hina Group, and Advanced Micro Devices (\u201cAMD\u201d). Notably, led the M&A process for Cirrus Logic\u2019s (Nasdaq: CRUS) acquisition of Caretta IC, and for SkyCross\u2019 acquisition of Shanghai Universe Communications. Led AMD\u2019s microprocessor technology transfer to China\u2019s Ministry of Science and Technology.\n\n\u2022\tProduct developer and engineer of automotive electrical components at Honda Motor Company in Tochigi, Japan and California. Led the development of GPS-based navigation systems for the US market. Worked extensively with automotive suppliers regarding sourcing and product evaluation.\n\n\u2022\tLecturer at Peking University regarding entrepreneurship and early-stage investing, and frequent speaker at venture capital and private equity conferences.