Paul Hsiao
Founder at Canvas Management Co. LLC
Profile
Paul Hsiao is the founder of Masonhub, Inc. (founded in 2018) and holds the title of Chairman.
He is also the founder of PipeDreams Ventures, Inc. (founded in 2020) and holds the title of Chairman.
Additionally, he is the founder of Canvas Management Co. LLC (founded in 2014) and holds the title of General Partner.
Mr. Hsiao is also the founder of Mazu Networks, Inc. Mr. Hsiao's current job(s) include being a Director at KidBox.com, Inc., Patchstack One Ltd., 3jam, Inc., and Motion Computing, Inc. He is also a Board Member at Skyflow, Inc. (since 2020), Zola, Inc. (since 2015), Transfix, Inc. (since 2015), Shoreline Software, Inc. (since 2019), and Robocorp Technologies, Inc. (since 2021).
Mr. Hsiao's former job(s) include being a Director at SAY Media, Inc., Jentro Technologies GmbH (Executive Board), 42Floors, Inc., Gaikai, Inc. (Board of Director), Cassatt Corp., Boingo Wireless, Inc., Luminary Micro, Inc., Alien Technology LLC, DreamFactory Software, Inc., and Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
He was also a Board Member at Roofstock, Inc. (2011-2012), Upwork, Inc. (2011-2014), Houzz, Inc. (2012-2018), and NEA Management Co. LLC.
Furthermore, Mr. Hsiao was a Partner at New Enterprise Associates LLC (2003-2013).
In terms of education, Mr. Hsiao holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Paul Hsiao active positions
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3jam, Inc.
 3jam, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services 3jam, Inc. provides text messaging services. It offers virtualized text messaging so that people could send and receive text messages using their phone number from anywhere, such as web, social networks, and PC desktop. The firm also provides white label services using the 3jam platform for a wide range of companies. The company was founded by Andy Jagoe and Enlai Chu in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Motion Computing, Inc.
 Motion Computing, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Motion Computing, Inc. provides mobile computing and wireless communications. Its services include combine world-class innovation and industry experience. The firm also enhances in line of tablet PCs and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing computing security, power and versatility. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2009-09-17 |
Canvas Management Co. LLC
 Canvas Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Canvas Management Co. LLC (Canvas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Gary Little, Rebecca Lynn and Paul Hsiao. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California. | Founder | 2014-06-30 |
KidBox.com, Inc.
 KidBox.com, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade KidBox.com, Inc. develops and online retailer software platform. It offers wide selection of brands such as Adidas, Andy & Evan, art & eden, design history, new balance, flowers by Zoe, Splendid, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Hello Kitty and many more. The company was founded by Gal Brill, Morris Dabah and Haim Dabah in March 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pipedreams Ventures, Inc.
 Pipedreams Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pipedreams Ventures, Inc. operates as an American venture-backed company. The private company was founded by Paul Hsiao and the CEO is Dan Laufer. | Founder | 2019-12-31 |
Patchstack One Ltd.
 Patchstack One Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Patchstack One Ltd. provides furniture and interior designs. It operates an online platform for sourcing furniture, lighting, and accessories directly from the suppliers. The company was founded by Shillaker Simon and Aneeqa Khan on September 9, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2017-10-26 |
Shoreline Software, Inc.
 Shoreline Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Shoreline Software, Inc. engages in the development of tools to software service operators. The company was founded in January 2019 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-07-31 |
Masonhub, Inc.
 Masonhub, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Masonhub, Inc. provides fulfillment technology and services. It offers proprietary software which includes real-time omnichannel inventory and order management. The company was founded by Donny Salazar in 2019 and is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. | Founder | 2018-07-31 |
Skyflow, Inc.
 Skyflow, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Skyflow, Inc. engages in the provision of API-based data privacy solution. The company was founded by Anshu Sharma and Prakash Khot in 2019 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-30 |
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Training of Paul Hsiao
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| UPWORK INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 27 |
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Mazu Networks, Inc.
 Mazu Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mazu Networks, Inc. provides network-wide intrusion prevention solutions for enterprises. The company offers solutions to information technology organizations to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. The company was founded by Eddie Kohler and Max Poletto in May 2000 and is located in Cambridge, MA. | Technology Services |
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
 Boingo Wireless, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of DigitalBridge Group, Inc., Boingo Wireless, Inc. is a company that simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, operations, and things. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. Boingo provides custom, neutral host connectivity solutions for various sectors, including the Department of Defense (DoD), servicing military bases and branches such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Boingo's network solutions meet DoD risk management requirements and security policies. Additionally, Boingo designs, builds, and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues worldwide, including airports, transit stations, stadiums, hospitals, and commercial properties. The company was founded in 2001 by Sky Dylan Dayton, and Michael Finley has been the CEO since 2013. Boingo was acquired by Digital Colony Management LLC on June 02, 2021, for $626.51 million. | Communications |
Alien Technology LLC
 Alien Technology LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Alien Technology LLC engages in design, manufacture and sale of radio frequency identification products. Its professional services include custom training, technical consulting, program and project management, site survey and spectrum analysis, physical architecture review, product packaging and tag placement, optimal antenna and reader placement & orientation, system configuration and technical support & maintenance. The firm’s products include chips, tags, readers and antennas. The company was founded in December 1994 by John Stephen Smith and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Motion Computing, Inc.
Motion Computing, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Motion Computing, Inc. provides mobile computing and wireless communications. Its services include combine world-class innovation and industry experience. The firm also enhances in line of tablet PCs and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing computing security, power and versatility. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Communications |
Cassatt Corp.
 Cassatt Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cassatt Corp. offers clients the capability of implementing cloud-style computing environments using their existing systems, inside firewalls of their data centers, without having to modify their current hardware or software. The company was founded by William T. Coleman III and Mark A. Forman in September 2003 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
 Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. engages research and development of PMU technology, high integration SoC design and multimedia solution. It offers solutions for Audio with Wireless Connectivity, Smart Multimedia & Intelligent Computing, along with total product and technology solutions based on the android platform. The company's products include multi-core CPUs & GPUs and other related products. Actions Semiconductor was founded on November 28, 2001 and is headquartered in Zhuhai, China. | Electronic Technology |
Luminary Micro, Inc.
 Luminary Micro, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Luminary Micro, Inc. was designs, markets, and sells ARM Cortex-M3-based microcontrollers. The company was founded in 2004 and headquartered in Austin, TX. | Electronic Technology |
3jam, Inc.
3jam, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services 3jam, Inc. provides text messaging services. It offers virtualized text messaging so that people could send and receive text messages using their phone number from anywhere, such as web, social networks, and PC desktop. The firm also provides white label services using the 3jam platform for a wide range of companies. The company was founded by Andy Jagoe and Enlai Chu in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Gaikai, Inc.
 Gaikai, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gaikai, Inc. provides cloud based video game steaming services. It delivers cutting edge solutions in the New Media and Web spaces. The company was founded by Andrew Gault, David Perry and Rui Pereira in November 2008 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Technology Services |
Transfix, Inc.
 Transfix, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Transfix, Inc. provides on-demand trucking services. It specializes in freight brokerage, truck load, trucking, long-haul and regional, and expedited transportation. The firm?s products include carriers and shippers. The company was founded by Prabhat Supekar, Drew McElroy and Jonathan Salama in 2013 and is headquartered in East Brunswick, NJ. | Technology Services |
NEA Management Co. LLC
 NEA Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Enterprise Associates LLC (New Enterprise Associates) is a venture capital firm founded in 1977. The firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Skyflow, Inc.
Skyflow, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Skyflow, Inc. engages in the provision of API-based data privacy solution. The company was founded by Anshu Sharma and Prakash Khot in 2019 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
DreamFactory Software, Inc.
 DreamFactory Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services DreamFactory Software, Inc. develops web applications for cloud platforms. Its DreamFactory Suite that allows to create, update, and manage projects, tasks, and resources, visualize project status, conduct team activities with collaborative calendar, activity alerts, and threaded discussions, as well as visualize resource utilization; organize hierarchical folders and versioned documents; log time and expenses for projects and tasks, and browse offline and archived data sets, as well as share selected data with colleagues, partners and customers. The company was founded by William C. Appleton and Eric Rubin on May 30, 2002 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Technology Services |
Jentro Technologies GmbH
 Jentro Technologies GmbH Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Jentro Technologies GmbH provides navigation software and services for mobile phones. The company was founded by Erno Hempel and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Technology Services |
SAY Media, Inc.
 SAY Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services SAY Media, Inc. provides video advertising solutions for online communities. The firm offers digital advertising and publishing, and comprehensive publishing platform. The company was founded by Matthew Sanchez, David Lerman and Kevin Sladek in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
Houzz, Inc.
 Houzz, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Houzz, Inc. provides an online platform for home remodeling and design. It offers people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish. The firm’s platform connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. The company was founded by Alon Cohen and Adi Tatarko in February 2009 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
42Floors, Inc.
 42Floors, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance 42Floors, Inc. engages in the provision of office space rentals and commercial real estate listings services to the tenants, brokers and landlords. It offers office, retail, industrial, medical, restaurant, and coworking spaces for lease and for sale. The company was founded by James R. Bracy, Jonathan Bracy, Alison Di Spaltro, Darren Nix, Ben Ehmke, Justin Bedecarre, Aaron O'Connell, Jason Freedman and David Woodworth in November 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Canvas Management Co. LLC
Canvas Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Canvas Management Co. LLC (Canvas Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Gary Little, Rebecca Lynn and Paul Hsiao. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California. | Finance |
Roofstock, Inc.
 Roofstock, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Roofstock, Inc. provides online real estate services. The firm operates as a marketplace for investing in single-family rental (SFR) sector. It provides all of the resources for investors to buy, own and sell real estate online, including data analytics, property management oversight and other tools. The company was founded by Gary Beasley, Gregor Watson, Rich Ford and Devin Wade in 2016 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Technology Services |
Patchstack One Ltd.
Patchstack One Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Patchstack One Ltd. provides furniture and interior designs. It operates an online platform for sourcing furniture, lighting, and accessories directly from the suppliers. The company was founded by Shillaker Simon and Aneeqa Khan on September 9, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
KidBox.com, Inc.
KidBox.com, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade KidBox.com, Inc. develops and online retailer software platform. It offers wide selection of brands such as Adidas, Andy & Evan, art & eden, design history, new balance, flowers by Zoe, Splendid, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Hello Kitty and many more. The company was founded by Gal Brill, Morris Dabah and Haim Dabah in March 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Retail Trade |
New Enterprise Associates LLC
 New Enterprise Associates LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Enterprise Associates LLC is an alternative investment manager. The private company is based in Timonium, MD. The company was founded in 1978 by Chuck Newhall, C. Richard Kramlich. | Finance |
Shoreline Software, Inc.
Shoreline Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Shoreline Software, Inc. engages in the development of tools to software service operators. The company was founded in January 2019 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
Robocorp Technologies, Inc.
 Robocorp Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Robocorp Technologies, Inc. engages in the development of cloud platform for robotic process automation (RPA) and open-source RPA tools. The company was founded by Sampo Ahokas, Jouko Ahvenainen, Antti Karjalainen, and Teppo Koskinen in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Masonhub, Inc.
Masonhub, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Masonhub, Inc. provides fulfillment technology and services. It offers proprietary software which includes real-time omnichannel inventory and order management. The company was founded by Donny Salazar in 2019 and is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. | Technology Services |
Pipedreams Ventures, Inc.
Pipedreams Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pipedreams Ventures, Inc. operates as an American venture-backed company. The private company was founded by Paul Hsiao and the CEO is Dan Laufer. | Finance |
Zola, Inc.
 Zola, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Zola, Inc. operates an online wedding registry platform that allows couples and guests to share, buy and ship wedding gifts. It offers home goods such as decors, furniture, bedding, bath products, and electronics. The company was founded by Shan-Lyn Ma, Kevin P. Ryan, and Nobu Nakaguchi on December 13, 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
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