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Tharon Smith
Founding Partner, Strontium Group, Kauffman Fellow (Shanghai)
Tharon Smith is a venture capital investor and entrepreneur who was part of Class 15 of the Kauffman Fellows Program.1 Some key details about Tharon Smith based on the information provided:
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She is the founder and managing director of The Strontium Group, an investment management company focused on building cross-border venture partnerships between the United States and China.1
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Tharon splits her time between New York, Shanghai, and Palo Alto to further her efforts with The Strontium Group.1
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Her work involves due diligence, deal sourcing, deal screening, investor introductions, and strategic fundraising for Strontium Capital's flagship fund.1
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She is also working on projects in other emerging economies like Colombia, Africa, and the Middle East/North Africa region.1
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Tharon's goal is to build a global venture enterprise designed for wealth creation and development.1
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Her journey to working in China began in 1998 when she first traveled there as a student on a language study scholarship.1
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She was previously a fellow of the Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP), described as an elite program for future U.S. ambassadors.1
Tharon Smith appears to have significant experience bridging venture capital between the U.S. and China, with a focus on cross-border partnerships and investments in emerging markets. Her background combines finance, international relations, and entrepreneurship in the venture capital space.
