Jessica Hou

Jessica was born on September 22, 1982 in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan to Ted Hou and Susan Hou. She spent the early years of her life in Kaohsiung City living at her grandparent’s house before moving to San Diego with her family when she was four years old.

From the start, Jessica had a passion for books, school and racquet sports. As a young girl, she loved going to the library with her brother and playing ping pong with her parents and family friends. She graduated as a valedictorian from La Jolla High [Class of 2000] where she was captain of her tennis team. At Stanford [Class of 2004], she co-majored in English and Human Biology, marking the beginning of a lifelong passion for and pursuit of healthcare innovation.

Jessica spent her two-decade career focused on healthcare in investing and consulting, with only a short break to return to her alma mater, Stanford, for an MBA [Class of 2012]. She spent 7 years at Montreux Equity as a Managing Director and most recently reunited with an old colleague and mentor to join as a partner at the healthcare venture firm 1315 Capital.

Jessica was happily married to Dr. Jeffrey Kyle Jopling, who was her partner in life for 11 years. She is survived by her husband and beautiful children, Joshua (age 6) and Jarrett (age 4), loving parents Ted and Susan, her brother Ken Hou, his wife Belle, and their two children Tyson and Preston.

Besides spending time with family and friends, Jessica had a passion for traveling both domestically and abroad. She was constantly exploring the best of diverse cuisines and dining experiences, whether it was a perfectly crafted dish in a Michelin-starred restaurant or a hidden gem in a local market. She also loved skiing, playing tennis, and reading non-fiction books. Jessica’s attention to detail and her bright and energetic personality were an inspiration to those around her. Everyone who interacted with her benefited from her ability to organize on the spot food and fun no matter the context. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Upon Jessica’s request, we will be memorializing her with a bench in her honor at a peaceful location in San Diego, California. If you wish to contribute here is the link : https://gofund.me/517e4c5d