Former Hack VC Partner Hsin‑Ju Chuang Found Dead at 37

Hsin‑Ju Chuang, a 37‑year‑old crypto executive, was pronounced dead after California Highway Patrol officers responded to a crash on southbound Interstate 15 near Field Road on August 24. The San Bernardino County Sheriff‑Coroner’s office confirmed her death, but no cause has been released.

Career Overview

Chuang’s professional background includes senior roles at two prominent blockchain platforms:

• Head of Growth at Stellar
• Head of Growth at Solana

She later founded Dystopia Labs, a crypto‑focused venture, before joining venture‑capital firm Hack VC as a venture partner in 2021. She was promoted to partner and head of platform in 2025.

Reactions from Hack VC

Hack VC co‑founder and managing partner Alexander Pack said the firm was “shocked and saddened” by Chuang’s death and extended condolences to her family and friends. Pack noted that the firm had not spoken directly with Chuang for more than ten months and had no additional information about the circumstances.

Prior Dispute

Before her death, Chuang publicly accused Hack VC of mistreatment and indicated she intended to release evidence supporting her allegations.

Investigation Status

Authorities have not provided further details, and attempts to obtain additional information from the California Highway Patrol were unsuccessful at the time of publication.