Unreasonable Mentors
Cho Chiu
Investor & Founder
Cho (Joyce) is an Unreasonable Mentor. Cho (Joyce) was part of Unreasonable Impact Americas 2024, and has advised over 14 Unreasonable companies.
Driven by the belief that human connection is the catalyst for transformative change, Cho builds ventures and investments that combine proven insights with emerging technologies to create a more equitable and sustainable world. As Founder of Nuema, she is building a digital village where New York City parents access practical resources, genuine community, and cultural insights during the transformative journey of parenthood. Nuema recognizes that new parents are uniquely receptive to meaningful change, and provides tangible tools that foster deeper connections both within families and their surrounding communities.
Separately, Cho co-leads as Chief of Staff for a UAE-based private family office, where she guides strategic investments and philanthropic initiatives focused on frontier technologies and social impact. Through her executive involvement with Pay It Forward (VC fund operating across New York, Miami, and Los Angeles), Cho helps direct capital toward infrastructure-building companies spanning multiple sectors including space technology, healthcare, clean energy, financial access, and advanced transportation - with current emphasis on longevity and AI innovations.
As an active member and patron of impact-driven communities, she collaborates with leaders working toward a more just and regenerative economy. Her approach centers on a human-first mentality, recognizing that meaningful connection leads to lasting change for our shared future.
