Our Mentors

Our Alumni Mentors

Yao Zhang

Dr. Yao Zhang (GSAS'13)
Founder and CEO of RoboTerra

Bing Wu

Bing Wu (SEAS'08)
Founder of Shimo Docs

Tianyao Gao

Tianyao Gao (SEAS'09)
Partner at Legend Star

Yi Tang

Yi Tang (CBS'17)
Principal of Qiming Venture Partners

Jifu Xin

Tristan Xin (SEAS)
Management Partner of Danen Capital

Yong Zhao

Yong Zhao (CBS'05)
Founding Partner of 01VC

Huanrui Hu

Huanrui Hu (SEAS'96)
Partner of YiMei Capital

Zeren Bai

Zeren Bai (SPS'17)
Vice President of Linear Capital

Industry Mentors

Sue Xu

Dr. Sue Xu
Managing Partner at Amino Capital

Shi Chen

Shi Chen
Venture Partner of FreeS Fund

Wei Kuang

Wei Kuang
Principal of ZhenFund

Bob Ren

Bobing Ren
Executive Director & General Manager of Frontier Tech Fund at Sinovation Ventures

Yinbing Bai

Yinbing Bai
Managing Director of Zhongguancun Co-Innovation Fund

Become a CSAC Mentor

CSAC is fast expanding in the region, and we are seeking more mentors who are passionate about startups and entrepreneurship and willing to invest their time in innovative solutions and support our entrepreneurs to grow and develop to their full potential.

Please get in touch with us and share you bio via [email protected].

  • Current or former entrepreneur in the fields of applied science and technology, biomedicine, Web 3.0, consumer goods, sustainability, e-commerce platform, etc.
  • Business professional, VC, angel investor, or subject matter expert (business development, marketing, PR, legal, team management, etc.) who has at least five years of work experience
  • Researcher or academic with subject-specific knowledge
  • 1:1 mentoring with CSAC accepted startups
  • Provide a lecture, workshop, or critique session during our accelerator camp.
  • Attend CSAC salon series as a panelist or discussant at your convenience.
  • Become a key mentor to coach 1-2 CSAC startups and follow their progress.
  • Share Knowledge and Experience: An opportunity to share your knowledge, expertise, and experience with aspiring CSAC entrepreneurs who focus on the hope and dream of entrepreneurship.
  • Expand Professional Network: Join our existing network of CSAC mentors and successful entrepreneurs and build strong relationships, which can lead to new opportunities and collaboration.
  • Learn New Skills: A chance to adapt and develop different mentoring styles and communication approaches and improve your capacity for empathy and listening skills.
  • Stay up-to-date: Keep yourself updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the startup industry.
  • Sense of Fulfilment: Impact your mentees' personal and professional growth positively! Witnessing them succeed and reach their goals can be a gratifying experience and provide a sense of purpose.