Yao Marian Tong

Yao Marian Tong is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in investment advisory, venture capital, and technology incubation. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Aves Lair since April 2020, Yao leads a New York-based Web3 hybrid accelerator and venture capital firm that launched its first accelerator program in July 2020. Concurrently, Yao has been a Managing Partner at LT Global Advisors since July 2015, providing investment insights and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Previously, Yao held the role of President at Lair East from January 2017 to May 2020, overseeing a co-working and incubator hub in New York City that launched multiple tech incubation programs and supported numerous startups. Yao obtained a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology.