Chris Hsiao's Resume
Professional Experience
2025 - Present
Investment Team
VHS Ventures
Dallas, TX
As I continue to look for the next chapter of my career, I am utilizing my product development skillset as well as product strategy experience to help with due diligence at VHS Ventures, a CPG venture fund based in New York.
2019 - 2025
Senior Director of Product Development
Vari
Coppell, TX
During my time at Vari (formerly known as Varidesk), I lead global cross-functional teams in end-to-end product development—driving innovation, digital transformation, and vendor partnerships to consistently generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue from products across a 500+ SKU portfolio.
2015 - 2019
Founder
Gossamer (Acquired by Varidesk)
Dallas, TX
I founded and led a consultancy delivering product strategy, design, and engineering solutions for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 10 companies, with work spanning breakthrough consumer tech, patented innovations, and global cross-functional collaboration. We were acquired by Varidesk in 2019 to further their growth.
2005 - 2015
Stress Engineer +
Project Manager
Various
Dallas, TX
The first half of my career was spent in aerospace engineering working on some of the most cutting-edge programs such as the Boeing 787, black box defense projects, and early drone development. I specialized in finite element analysis and high thermal metallic structure design.
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Further details on my aerospace career can be downloaded in my resume or upon request.
Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science
University of Texas
Austin, TX
My senior capstone project was the design of a lunar rover actuator arm. My favorite class at The University of Texas was Heat Transfer. I was most confused by Space Dynamics.
Professional Skillset
Product Strategy & Development
Market Research & Analysis
Cross-Functional Leadership
Agile Product Management
Mechanical Engineering
AI Product Integration
Languages
English (native)
Chinese Mandarin (proficient)