William (Penglan) Zhao
Vice President
William (Penglan) Zhao is a Chinese entrepreneur and crypto enthusiast who is the founder of several blockchain-related startups, including Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Zhao was born in Jiangsu, China, and has a background in computer science and engineering. He began his career in the financial industry, working for companies like Bloomberg and Fusion Systems before transitioning into the crypto space. In 2017, he founded Binance, which quickly became one of the most popular exchanges in the world due to its low fees and high liquidity. Zhao is known for his outspokenness about the potential of blockchain technology, and he is often invited to speak at conferences and events on the subject. He is currently a partner at Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI), a venture capital firm that invests in startups across the Asia-Pacific region.
| Name | William (Penglan) |
| Last Name | Zhao |
| Location | Beijing |
| Company | Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI) |
| Company Overview | Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI) is a venture capital firm that is wholly-owned by Bertelsmann. The company is focused on investing in various sectors such as new media, internet and mobile internet, online education, outsourcing, new technology and services. It is based in Beijing, China and was founded in 2008. BAI invests in various types of assets, including early-stage startups, growth-stage companies, and late-stage ventures. |
| Sweet Spot | $1,5M (1-5M) |
| Company Site | http://www.baifund.com |
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