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Chian Gong
Partner at Reach Capital
Chian Gong is a prominent figure in the education technology and venture capital space. She currently serves as a Partner at Reach Capital, a venture capital firm focused on education technology investments.1
Professional Experience
Chian has an extensive background in venture capital and education technology:
- Partner at Reach Capital (May 2020 - Present)
- Previously held roles of Principal and Senior Associate at Reach Capital
- Board Member for several companies, including:
- Stepful (June 2022 - Present)
- Guardians Collective (September 2021 - Present)
- EveryDay Labs (May 2019 - Present)
- Winnie (May 2018 - Present)
Education
Chian has a strong educational background:
- MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School (2013-2015)
- Master's Degree from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government (2014-2016)
- B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley (2005-2009)4
Investment Focus
As an investor at Reach Capital, Chian focuses on:
- Early-stage education technology companies4
- Applications of AI/ML to improve educational opportunities2
- Products that serve a broad range of students, not just the top 1%2
Role at Stepful
While Chian is listed as an Advisor at Stepful, she actually serves as a Board Member for the company since June 2022. Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training with digital-first, mobile-friendly programs that prepare job-ready graduates faster and at a lower cost than traditional methods.3
Impact and Recognition
Chian is known for her expertise in education technology investments and her commitment to improving educational opportunities. She is a founding member of All Raise, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the venture capital and startup ecosystem.5
