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Char Hu

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Founder at The Helper Bees · Founder at Helper Bees, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States

FoundedHelper Bees, Inc.The Helper Bees

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About

Char Hu is the co-founder and CEO of The Helper Bees, an in-home care platform founded in 2015 that connects insurers, non-medical care providers, and caregivers to support older adults aging in place. He holds a doctoral degree in Molecular Biophysics, Computational Biology, and Theoretical Chemistry, with research focused on the mechanisms of Alzheimer's and dementia, and previously opened Georgetown Living, a facility certified in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Based in Austin, Texas, he serves on several non-profit boards dedicated to senior care and speaks on topics including dementia research, aging in place, and senior care policy.

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The Helper Bees's investors · 8

Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M checksBlackSoilMumbaiCentana Growth PartnersSan Francisco · $10M – $50M checksCentana PartnersSan Francisco · $10M – $50M checksImpact EngineChicago · $250K – $3M checksSilverton PartnersAustin · $200K – $2M checksTechstarsBoulder · $220K checksTrust VenturesAustin · since 2022

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Helper Bees, Inc.'s investors · 2

Centana Growth PartnersSan Francisco · $10M – $50M checks · since 2025Silverton PartnersAustin · $200K – $2M checks · since 2025

Experience

  1. The Helper BeesCEOcurrent2015 — present
  2. Georgetown LivingFounder & Directorcurrent2010 — present
  3. State of TexasCouncil Member - Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorderscurrent2017 — present
  4. Texas AlzheimersMember Board Of Directorscurrent2015 — present
  5. Texas Beer CompanyInvestor and Member Board of Directorscurrent2015 — presentTaylor, TX
  6. AustinUPMember Board Of Directors2015 — 2021
  7. Hops and Grain LLCInvestor2010 — 2021Austin, TX
  8. Family EldercareMember Board Of Directors and Finance, Business Development, and Executive Committee Member2014 — 2018
  9. Baylor College of MedicinePredoctoral fellow2003 — 2010Houston, TX

Skills & more

Venture Capital1Capital Raising1Fundraising1Angel InvestingAdvisory BoardsComputational Biology14Healthcare24Lifesciences3Life Sciences7Biochemistry7Molecular Biology5Team Building2
+12 moreProtein ChemistryMicrosoft OfficeResearchManagementDrug DesignBiotechnologyStrategic PlanningClinical ResearchData AnalysisScienceCancerPublic Speaking

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Who is Char Hu?
Char Hu is the co-founder and CEO of The Helper Bees, an in-home care platform founded in 2015 that connects insurers, non-medical care providers, and caregivers to support older adults aging in place. He holds a doctoral degree in Molecular Biophysics, Computational Biology, and Theoretical Chemistry, with research focused on the mechanisms of Alzheimer's and dementia, and previously opened Georgetown Living, a facility certified in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Based in Austin, Texas, he serves on several non-profit boards dedicated to senior care and speaks on topics including dementia research, aging in place, and senior care policy.
Where does Char Hu work?
Char Hu is Founder of Helper Bees, Inc. and Founder at The Helper Bees.
What companies did Char Hu found?
Char Hu founded Helper Bees, Inc., The Helper Bees.
Where did Char Hu go to school?
Char Hu studied at Baylor College of Medicine (Ph.D, Molecular Biophysics, Computational Biology, Theoretical Chemistry); The University of Texas at Austin (B.S., Electrical Engineering).

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