Chris M. G. Ha

Chris M. G. Ha presently serves as the Managing Partner at BoCG Ventures, leveraging her expertise cultivated through an extensive background in scientific innovation, technology, design, and entrepreneurship. She comes as a seasoned executive with over a decade of leadership experience in technology startups, life sciences companies, enterprise M&A, and sustainable development firms. As a multi-published scientist and chief product engineer, Ms. Ha focuses on driving innovation in both consumer and enterprise markets while establishing the fundamentals for scalable companies. Her distinguished career in biotechnology M&A includes transactions with prominent pharmaceutical entities such as Eli Lilly ($LLY), aTyr Pharma ($LIFE), and Johnson & Johnson ($JNJ), alongside engagements with private sector clients specializing in scientific IP development and investment M&A alongside academic spinouts. Ms. Ha plays a pivotal role in various capacities, spearheading innovation development and technical initiatives as the Head of Product-Engineering across a diverse portfolio of clients, including the University of California (UC), Stadium Goods, LVMH, SYSTEM Agency, Luminary Media, YG Entertainment, Heyday, Ahold Delhaize, and Sony. Her professional footprint extends to North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, showcasing a global perspective in her contributions to technology and sustainable development across financial markets. She currently sits on the board of companies across biotechnology and longevity, gaming, web3, as well as edtech in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. Past humanitarian and sustainable development initiatives include projects in Central America, the Dominican Republic, East and West Africa, and Southeast Asia.