We bring together experience in smart devices, engineering, and customer strategy to help software developers turn their ideas into hardware they can build on.
Leo Gao
Founder & Business Lead
Since graduating from the elite GBUS program of HKUST, Leo has spent more than a decade in smart devices, developing a deep understanding of the hardware supply chain and the challenges of starting a hardware business. He founded Vibay to make that journey more accessible to builders with big ideas.
Changlong Qiu
Co-founder & Engineering Lead
Changlong brings more than 20 years of experience in smart device design, validation, and manufacturing. His work includes prototyping and validation services for clients such as Tesla, Logitech, IKEA Home Smart, Xiaomi, and Harman Kardon, bringing practical engineering expertise to the journey from concept to finished hardware.
Ryan Chan
Customer & Marketing Lead
Ryan connects customer needs with product opportunities. Since graduating from the University of Chicago, he has built around a decade of experience working with clients across consumer-facing industries on market strategy, product innovation and development, and portfolio strategy.
Gary Li
Hardware & Software Integration Lead
Gary brings deep experience across software and hardware development, with a focus on design optimization. His expertise in AI-assisted coding connects these disciplines, helping teams refine how hardware is built and how the software behind it is developed.
Ray Lei
Product Design Lead
With more than 15 years of experience in hardware engineering, Ray has led numerous smart device projects in industrial design and optimization. His expertise spans ergonomics and design for manufacturing, helping products work better for the people who use them and the teams who build them.