Because we recognized these dangers, in December, Secretary Chu and I met at the White House with the heads of the three nuclear weapons labs.

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At an off-the-record roundtable discussion prior to dinner, I enjoyed chatting on the side with Everett Chu, CFO and executive director of Want Want China, the snack and beverage entity that is on our list.

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IGNIA, an impact investing venture capital fund that I co-founded with my partner Michael Chu, is focused on backing entrepreneurial efforts that address problems faced at the base of the socioeconomic pyramid in Latin America that have a disproportionate impact on the lives of low income families and business owners.

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"I needed it in a hurry, " says Chu.

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Ms. JUDY CHU (Former California State Assemblywoman): I really could not think of anybody who would be more qualified for that seat.

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"I've been talking about the new Silk Road for years, " says Chu, whose clipped English accent is the legacy of British schooling in colonial Hong Kong and a university education in London.

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"I will use it to trade stocks back in Hong Kong, " said Mr. Chu.

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