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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)

© 2025 by Chris Hsiao.

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chris.hsiao at gmail

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