Jin (Jesse) Tao, CFA

Jin (Jesse) Tao, CFA has a diverse work experience in various industries. Jin (Jesse) is currently the Head of Data at Thirdwave since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Data Science Manager, Web3 at Coinbase from 2021 to 2022. From 2019 to 2021, Jin served as a Data Engineering Manager at Instagram. Jin (Jesse) held multiple roles at Braze (formerly Appboy), including Senior Director and Director of Head of Data Strategy from 2018 to 2019, and Senior Manager of Head of Business Intelligence from 2015 to 2017. Jin also worked as a Playstation Vue Strategy Analyst at PlayStation™Network - Sony Network Entertainment Int'l in 2015. Jin (Jesse) gained early experience as a Private Equity Intern at Kingfish Group in 2014. Jin started their career as a Consultant at Accenture from 2010 to 2013 and as an Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2007 to 2010. Jin (Jesse) also founded and served as the CEO of Cworks from 2007 to 2012. Jin began their professional journey as an Intern at Standard Bank in 2006.

Jin (Jesse) Tao, CFA holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the London Business School. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Information Systems from the NYU Stern School of Business. Jin (Jesse) also pursued further education at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Strategy, Management, and Data.

In addition to their formal education, Jin (Jesse) Tao has also obtained the CFA Charterholder designation from the CFA Institute.