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.
Founder at The Helper Bees
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Co-founders at The Helper Bees
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Danny LynchFounder
Experience
- The Helper BeesCEOcurrent2015 — present
- Georgetown LivingFounder & Directorcurrent2010 — present
- State of TexasCouncil Member - Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorderscurrent2017 — present
- Texas AlzheimersMember Board Of Directorscurrent2015 — present
- Texas Beer CompanyInvestor and Member Board of Directorscurrent2015 — presentTaylor, TX
- AustinUPMember Board Of Directors2015 — 2021
- Hops and Grain LLCInvestor2010 — 2021Austin, TX
- Family EldercareMember Board Of Directors and Finance, Business Development, and Executive Committee Member2014 — 2018
- Baylor College of MedicinePredoctoral fellow2003 — 2010Houston, TX
Skills & more
Venture Capital1Capital Raising1Fundraising1Angel InvestingAdvisory BoardsComputational Biology14Healthcare24Lifesciences3Life Sciences7Biochemistry7Molecular Biology5Team Building2
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Protein ChemistryMicrosoft OfficeResearchManagementDrug DesignBiotechnologyStrategic PlanningClinical ResearchData AnalysisScienceCancerPublic SpeakingFrom Char's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- 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 The Helper Bees.
- What companies did Char Hu found?
- Char Hu founded 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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