Chian Gong is an accomplished investor and influential board member with a passion for education, climbing, and food. Gong holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania and a master's degree from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Gong earned a B.S. in Bioengineering at UC Berkeley.

Gong’s professional experience includes a position as a Partner at Reach Capital, formerly serving on the board for EveryDay Labs, PeopleGrove, and Winnie. Gong has also served as Principal and Senior Associate at Reach Capital and as a Strategic Initiatives Summer Fellow at Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund. Gong also interned with Quorum Consulting, as well as being an Education Pioneers Analyst Fellow/Business Analyst for Aspire Public Schools, earning valuable skills across education, analytics, and consulting.

As a sought-after expert in the education and investment industries, Chian Gong offers valuable insight into the trends and opportunities that drive the success of start-ups and emerging markets alike. Gong is an avid climber and food enthusiast, often discussing the importance of a strong body-mind connection to success.