Jim Xiao
Jim Xiao is the Founder and CEO of Mason, a startup where he continues to lead the company.
Seattle Hardware Startup Mason Uses Elastic Supply Chain to Adapt Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Eyes India and Taiwan Manufacturing
Seattle startup Mason is adjusting to tariff uncertainties by using an 'elastic supply chain' to manage component sourcing and shift manufacturing to tariff-friendly regions like India and Taiwan. CEO Jim Xiao noted cautious customer behavior and emphasized the company's control over its hardware production as key to navigating economic and regulatory challenges.
VCs Urge Startups to Focus Long-Term Despite $3 Trillion Market Loss from Trump’s Tariff Announcement
Venture capitalists advise startups to maintain a long-term focus despite uncertainty caused by President Trump’s new tariffs, which triggered a $3 trillion market value loss. While tariffs pose short-term challenges for hardware and manufacturing startups, many emphasize resilience and product-centric growth strategies.
Seattle Startup Mason Names Webb Stevens as CEO and John Thimsen as CTO, Nancy Xiao Shifts to President
Seattle startup Mason appointed Webb Stevens, former Docker COO, as CEO and John Thimsen, former Qualtrics CTO, as CTO, while Mason's previous CEO Nancy Xiao became president. Additional regional leadership changes include new hires at Beyond, Continuous Composites, and a new venture fund role in Seattle.
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Mason Founder and CEO · current
