Hsin-Ju Chuang, a 37-year-old former partner and platform lead at Hack VC, was found dead on August 24 near an I-15 freeway ramp in California's Mojave Desert. Crypto industry figure Jordy confirmed her identity in a tribute post on X. The San Bernardino County Coroner's Office is awaiting autopsy results to determine the cause of death, while the California Highway Patrol continues its investigation. Authorities have not indicated any suspicion of foul play. Chuang had posted publicly on the same day detailing her experience at Hack VC, stating she refused a settlement agreement that included confidentiality conditions. Hack VC responded at the time, asserting its understanding of the matter differed significantly from hers. No further details regarding the circumstances of her death or the ongoing dispute have been released.