Gene Shen

Founding Partner

Gene Shen is an accomplished business executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the financial services and entertainment industries. He is currently a Founding Partner at dB86 Music Entertainment, a role he has held since February 2019.1

Professional Background

Gene Shen's career spans several decades and industries:

Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Freshchefs, a food and beverages company based in Shanghai, China (2017-present)1
Co-Founder of Food-Chains.Io (2018-2019)1
Chairman of China Bridge Ventures in Shanghai (2013-present)1
Vice Chairman at Options Group in New York (2003-2013)1
President of A.T. Kearney Executive Search (1999-2002)1
Managing Director at Whitney Group in New York (1984-1999)1

Education

Shen has a diverse and prestigious educational background:

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Trinity College - Hartford (1972-1976)1
Studied at Phillips Exeter Academy (1968-1972)1
Attended Harvard Business School for International Finance (1976-1978)1
Studied Chinese at Harvard Law School (1976-1977)1
Attended The Fletcher School at Tufts University for Finance (1976-1978)1

Expertise and Skills

Gene Shen's professional skills include:

Private Equity
Mergers and Acquisitions
Investment Banking
Venture Capital
Executive Search
Financial Services
Business Development
Entrepreneurship1

Current Venture: dB86 Music Entertainment

As a Founding Partner at dB86 Music Entertainment, Shen is involved in an innovative project in Shanghai. The company is developing a large-scale concept that will provide DJ training, masterclasses, and artist management for graduates. The facility will include both outdoor and indoor performance venues in the center of the city.2

Gene Shen's diverse background in finance, business development, and now the music entertainment industry demonstrates his versatility and entrepreneurial spirit. His involvement in dB86 Music Entertainment reflects a growing trend in China's electronic dance music scene and the increasing demand for DJ education and training.2