Shu is a seasoned engineer and entrepreneur with a track record of co-founding successful ventures, including one that was acquired by Yahoo for over $100 million and another that went on to IPO on the NYSE. At Heuristic, he works closely with technical founders tackling complex infrastructure and deep tech challenges.

Mike breaks things. Don’t let him play with your prototype for too long. He has built startups, hackerspaces, and cars. Mike has been a fund investor for 20+ years, focusing on early stage companies developing hardware, novel materials, and frontier tech (in other words, cool sh*t).

Ren is a physician turned investor. She brings a strong track record of early-stage investments with multiple portfolio companies achieving IPOs or acquisitions. Ren also serves as a venture advisor to academic institutions and is a recognized speaker, offering a practical, founder-aligned approach shaped by her background in medicine, public health, and company-building.