Zhen Cao

Zhen Cao is a seasoned professional in the fields of investment and technology, currently serving as a Partner at Republic since June 2018, where efforts focus on a crowdfunding platform that has attracted over $2.5 billion in investments. Zhen has extensive experience in the gaming and virtual reality industries, having played a significant role as an Investment Manager at Outpost Capital LLC and in content development at HTC Vive, contributing to the production of high-profile VR titles. Prior experience includes partnerships with prominent firms like JD Capital and Volkswagen Group China, with a strong background in market research and project management. Zhen holds an M.A. from New York University, specializing in entrepreneurship, and a B.A. from Zhejiang University of Media and Communications.