Zao Chen
Principal·Craft Ventures
Bio
Professional summary
Zao Chen is a Principal on Craft Ventures' investment team, focused on software companies in data infrastructure, AI infrastructure, and developer tools. He has worked with Craft portfolio companies including as Interim VP Finance at Supabase and Interim VP Finance & BizOps at Onehouse. Before Craft, he was an investor at Georgian and began his career in Bank of America Merrill Lynch's M&A group.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Craft VenturesPrincipalPresent
- SupabaseInterim VP Finance
- OnehouseInterim VP Finance & BizOps
- GeorgianInvestor
- Bank of America Merrill LynchM&A
Education
- University of WaterlooBachelor of Science in Biotechnology
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