{
  "id": 9415997,
  "title": "Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead at 37",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/former-hack-vc-partner-hsin-ju-chuang-found-dead-at-37",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-23T20:43:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cointelegraph",
    "slug": "cointelegraph",
    "url": "https://cointelegraph.com/news/former-hack-vc-partner-hsin-ju-chuang-found-dead"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hsin-Ju Chuang, a 37-year-old former partner at venture capital firm Hack VC, was found dead south of Field Road on Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County on August 24. The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene, but authorities have not disclosed a cause of death. Liu Chuang, who co-founded Dystopia Labs, previously held senior roles at Stellar and Solana. She joined Hack VC in 2021 and served as partner and head of platform by 2025. Hack VC co-founder and managing partner Alexander Pack expressed shock and sorrow over Chuang's death, stating that the company was unaware of the circumstances surrounding her passing for over 10 months. Chuang had previously alleged mistreatment by Hack VC and intended to release evidence supporting her claims.",
  "summary": "The crypto executive and Dystopia Labs founder previously held senior roles at Stellar and Solana before joining venture capital firm Hack VC.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CoinDesk",
        "title": "Former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang found dead following public dispute with the firm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/former-hack-vc-partner-hsin-ju-chuang-found-dead-following-public",
        "published": "2026-09-23T18:59:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}