Former Hack VC partner and platform head Hsin-Ju stated that she decided to refuse a settlement agreement that required her to remain silent, preferring to accept a $0 compensation, and has fired her lawyer. She plans to publicly disclose all evidence from her time at Hack VC on August 26 (Wednesday). Hsin-Ju mentioned that she has worked in the crypto industry for 9 years, having held positions at Stellar, Solana, and Fhenix. Last year, during her time at Hack VC, she requested to leave multiple times due to serious medical emergencies (including Graves’ disease, hyperthyroidism, and severe insomnia), but was threatened by partners that if she left before completing related meetings, she would be blacklisted in the industry. She was forced to work continuously under excessive pressure, which ultimately led to a suicide attempt.

Hsin-Ju stated that after the suicide attempt, she expressed in writing her intention not to sue and only wished to leave without retaliation. However, Hack VC subsequently had issues with her COBRA health insurance processing for nearly 4 months, which were only resolved after a lawyer intervened. During the legal proceedings, they continued to attempt to harm her interests through lawyers and employees. Currently, both parties’ lawyers are preparing for private mediation and settlement, but she is unwilling to exchange silence for money and chooses to speak out. Hsin-Ju emphasized that she performed well during her employment, having received raises and bonuses, and that the lawsuit is not about money, while being aware of the potential adverse consequences of facing an institution worth $600-700 million.