Key facts
- Hsin-Ju Chuang, a former partner at crypto venture firm Hack VC, has died at age 37.
- Authorities responded to a scene on Interstate 15 in California on Aug. 24.
- Chuang previously founded Dystopia Labs and held roles at Stellar and Solana.
- Hack VC co-founder Alexander Pack stated the firm had not spoken with Chuang for over 10 months.
- Chuang had publicly accused Hack VC of mistreatment prior to her death.
Hsin-Ju Chuang, a former partner at crypto venture firm Hack VC and founder of Dystopia Labs, has died at age 37. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner confirmed her death. California Highway Patrol officers responded to southbound Interstate 15 south of Field Road on Aug. 24, where Chuang was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Chuang founded Dystopia Labs and previously served as head of growth at Stellar and Solana. She joined Hack VC as a venture partner in 2021 before becoming partner and head of platform in 2025.
Hack VC co-founder and managing partner Alexander Pack said the firm was "shocked and saddened" by Chuang’s death. He added that the company had not spoken directly with Chuang for more than 10 months and was not aware of the circumstances surrounding her death. "We have no further information, and only wish to ask everyone to be respectful of those who are grieving,” Pack stated.
Before her death, Chuang had publicly accused Hack VC of mistreating her during her time at the firm and said she intended to release evidence supporting her allegations.