Christine Tao

Christine Tao is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sounding Board, Inc., a company that provides leadership development and coaching services.1 Here are some key details about her background and career:

Professional Experience

• Co-founded Sounding Board in 2016 to democratize access to leadership coaching14
• Previously held executive roles at several tech companies, including:
  • Senior Vice President of Global Developer Relations at Tapjoy12
  • Strategic Partner Development at YouTube2
  • Roles at Google and other startups1

Achievements

• Led growth at Tapjoy from zero to over $100 million in revenues in less than three years1
• Raised $13.1 million in funding for Sounding Board in 20203
• Named to the EY Winning Women Class of 20211
• Won the 2021 Stevie Awards for Women in Business1

Other Roles

• Angel investor and advisor to several startups12
• Fellow at the Tory Burch Foundation, supporting women entrepreneurs13
• Previously served on the Governing Board of Directors for HR West & NCHRA2

Education

• Bachelor's degree from The Wharton School2

Christine's inspiration to launch Sounding Board came from her own experience receiving leadership coaching while at Tapjoy. She partnered with her coach, Lori Mazan, to co-found the company with the mission of making leadership development more accessible.14 Sounding Board uses a tech-enabled approach to provide coaching to leaders at various levels, from executives to first-time managers.34