Dr. Michael Chi-Tzu Kao, co-founder of ITEQ Corporation (TPE: 6213)—one of the top three PCB laminate manufacturers globally—specializes in high-speed, low-loss materials that are widely utilized in networking, data centers, and automotive applications. Additionally, he serves as Founding Chairman of the Taiwan ITRI New Venture Associatio
Dr. Michael Chi-Tzu Kao, co-founder of ITEQ Corporation (TPE: 6213)—one of the top three PCB laminate manufacturers globally—specializes in high-speed, low-loss materials that are widely utilized in networking, data centers, and automotive applications. Additionally, he serves as Founding Chairman of the Taiwan ITRI New Venture Association, where he promotes high-impact lab-to-market deep tech startups and fosters collaboration between cross-border founders and VC to foster next-generation entrepreneurship. Michael, who earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley, has extensive experience in materials innovation, company building and VC investment.
Mei Lee is the Chairman and Founder of Grandway Wonice Technology Inc., a leading supplier of advanced materials and components to the semiconductor and high-tech sectors. With a strong background in chemistry and materials science, she has successfully positioned Grandway as a trusted partner for global manufacturers, including industry
Mei Lee is the Chairman and Founder of Grandway Wonice Technology Inc., a leading supplier of advanced materials and components to the semiconductor and high-tech sectors. With a strong background in chemistry and materials science, she has successfully positioned Grandway as a trusted partner for global manufacturers, including industry giants like TSMC and UMC. In addition to her leadership role, Mei is also engaged in angel investment, particularly in deep tech sectors. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry from National Taiwan University and an M.S. in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Joseph Kao is a materials scientist with over 15 years of experience in transforming cutting-edge R&D into products at leading companies like Carbon (Carbon3D), Dow, Apple, and Meta. Notably, at Apple, he was the first materials scientist on the mixed-reality team, where he led the development and ramp-up of the Apple Vision Pro optic
Dr. Joseph Kao is a materials scientist with over 15 years of experience in transforming cutting-edge R&D into products at leading companies like Carbon (Carbon3D), Dow, Apple, and Meta. Notably, at Apple, he was the first materials scientist on the mixed-reality team, where he led the development and ramp-up of the Apple Vision Pro optical module. Joseph has successfully launched five high-impact products and holds more than 10 patents in advanced materials and sensing. Now, as part of Kalford One, he focuses on making the power grid smarter and more resilient to support the energy transition, showcasing his commitment to deep tech investment. He holds a B.S. in Materials Science from UIUC, a Ph.D. in Materials Science from UC Berkeley, and an M.S. in Management (MSx) from Stanford GSB.