Angela Bao

Angela Bao is an experienced advisor in the education technology sector, currently serving as an advisor at LingoAce. She has over a decade of experience in product development and leadership within high-growth startup environments across the U.S. and Asia. Her expertise encompasses leveraging AI and emerging technologies, product-led growth strategies, and international expansion in the edtech space.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Angela is the founder of Angela Bao Consulting & Coaching, where she advises startups on edtech, digital content, and mental health. She focuses on AI-driven product strategies and growth initiatives.

• Previous Experience:

  • GetSetUp: She was the first product hire at GetSetUp, a social learning platform for older adults, where she oversaw user-facing products and significantly improved user engagement.
  • TAL Education Group: As the first U.S. hire, she led a research and development team to enhance learning efficacy through AI and psychometrics.

Additional Roles

Angela is also involved with several other ventures, including:

• Answer.AI: An advisor for this startup that develops an AI tutor.
• Reach Roadrunner: A community focused on building and investing in education.
• Investor: She has invested in various educational technology companies.

Education and Skills

Angela holds a degree from Columbia University and has certifications in areas such as 21st-century teaching, professional scrum mastery, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy. She is fluent in both English and Chinese, which supports her work in cross-border education initiatives.

Her diverse experience and focus on innovative educational solutions position her as a key player in the edtech landscape, particularly in integrating technology with learning and mental health.12