claire chang
Founding Partner at igniteXL Ventures
Palo Alto, California
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$100,000.00Max Investment:
$500,000.00Target Investment:
$200,000.00
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2020
Founding Partner
2020
igniteXL Ventures is a Silicon Valley based global seed fund on a mission to catalyze the future of health and wellness. Based in Silicon Valley, we are a global seed fund dedicated to fueling innovation at the intersection of health, technology, and consumer experiences. We empower exceptional founders who drive market disruptions to positively impact how we look, feel, live, and age..
NRF Innovation Advisory Committee
2023
The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.
Advisory Group Member
2023
Advisory Group Member for the Howe Innovation Center, founded by the Perkins School for the Blind. The Howe Innovation Center is designed to unlock the power of the entrepreneurial and disability communities to create purpose-built solutions for a more accessible world.
2022
Board Observer
2022
Fighting climate change with innovative eco-textiles: - Buttery soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, odor absorbent, 99.9% antimicrobial, hypoallergenic fabrics applied across bedding, apparel, loungewear, bath towels and accessories - Proprietary 100% CleanBamboo: uses 99.9% less water and releases 38% less CO2 than cotton; ethical production; no toxic dyes; no virgin plastic; vegan - Zero toxic chemicals and saves 98% of water vs. other bamboo fabrics - Listed as Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company in 2021 and in 2020 - Listed as one of 200 Real Leaders Impact Companies of 2022 (among Patagonia, Tesla, Allbirds) - Listed as a Top Place to Work by Built In LA - BCorp - Certified Climate Neutral - Member of 1% For The Planet
2022
Board Member
2022
An online shopping Livestream platform for brands, retailers, influencers & experts to host live shopping events, launch new collections or sales virtually. buywith platform helps brands and retailers to stay engage with the audience and monetize.
2014 - 2018
Managing Director
2014 - 2018
igniteXL is a global accelerator based in Silicon Valley supporting foreign entrepreneurs making their way to the US. By providing an infrastructure and network of advisors, investors, service providers, and mentors, igniteXL worked with over 250 founders including Flitto, KnowRe, SmartStudy, Farmskin, Neostream, Dabeeo, Stratio and more.
2003 - 2014
Chairperson of the Board
2003 - 2014
The Asian Business League of San Francisco (ABL-SF) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to developing current and future leaders by providing resources such as workshops and networking events to address today's relevant issues in our fast-changing business environment. Our mission is to inspire, connect, and engage AA/PI leaders in business. Claire co-founded/developed executive leadership program for Asian American Women called 'You are the CEO of You!'. With its success, the program has now been expanded to both men and women.
2010 - 2014
Executive in Residence
2010 - 2014
Booga Ventures is an angel investment and venture accelerator firm dedicated to helping start-ups address today's market challenges and to enhance their valuation for subsequent rounds of funding.
2011 - 2013
Managing Partner
2011 - 2013
BrightStone is a global marketing firm helping small to medium businesses communicate and market their value to their target customers.
2009 - 2010
Chief Community Officer/VP of Marketing
2009 - 2010
Early stage San Francisco based internet startup that focuses on real-time content discovery based on topics of your interests.