Richard Hsiao is the founder and CEO of RHC Group, a Toronto-based sports company comprising RHC Investments Holdings and RHC Initiatives, the company’s charity arm. At a time of rapid evolution across the business of sports and entertainment, Richard and RHC Group are focused on projects and organizations aimed at bringing communities together, while expanding access and opportunity across each industry. Richard is also the founder of J17 Capital, Inc., a venture capital firm whose portfolio includes investments in early stage consumer technology and enterprise SaaS companies, in addition to leading funds such as 8VC and Spark Capital. Richard is a firm believer in the power of sports to connect and inspire, and he uses RHC Group and his platform to amplify and empower youth-based sports initiatives focusing on empowering girls and lower-income communities.