Bio

I'm a MSx student in the GSB developing ecopreneurship for circular economies (lithium ion battery recycling/repurposing, digital platforms for food waste recycling, etc.). Before GSB, I had 10+ years of hardware R&D experiences in chemical and consumer electronics industries.

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Operations, Stanford GSB Impact Fund (2023 - Present)

Education & Certifications

  • M.S., Stanford GSB, Management (expected) (2024)
  • Ph.D., UC Berkeley, Materials Science & Engineering (2014)
  • B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Materials Science & Engineering (2009)

Personal Interests

Sustainability; Circular Economy; Waste Management; Renewable Energy; Materials Science; Entrepreneurship; Impact Investing; Consumer Behaviors; Organizational Behaviors

Contact

  • Academic
    jkao1@stanford.edu
    University - Student Department: Graduate School of Business Position: Graduate, Business

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 8854

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