Brad Bao

Brad Bao is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital professional with extensive experience in business development and marketing. Currently, Brad serves as Co-Founder of Pear.us, a social commerce platform, and Co-Founder and Chairman of Lime, a smart bike-share solution aimed at enhancing last-mile transportation. Previously, Brad held the position of Managing Partner at Kinzon Capital, providing support to early-stage technology companies, and spent over eight years at Tencent, where responsibilities included heading business development and managing U.S. operations. Early career roles include impactful positions at Yahoo Inc., NORICT Beijing, IBM, Kodak, and FORMICA, enriching Brad’s background in marketing and sales. Educational credentials include an MBA in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BBA in International Marketing from Wuhan University.