Chang Gao
About Chang Gao
Chang Gao serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at adMarketplace, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in finance and operations across various organizations, including roles at FOG Ventures and mindbodygreen.com.
Work at adMarketplace
Chang Gao serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at adMarketplace, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he oversees the finance, accounting, and pricing functions for the company, which operates on a global scale and has achieved a compound annual growth rate of 30%. His responsibilities include strategic financial planning and operational management, contributing to the company's growth and efficiency.
Current Role at FOG Ventures
In addition to his position at adMarketplace, Chang Gao has been an investor at FOG Ventures since 2021. His role involves identifying and supporting emerging companies, leveraging his extensive financial expertise to guide investment decisions and foster growth in the startup ecosystem.
Previous Experience at mindbodygreen.com
Prior to his current roles, Chang Gao worked as the Vice President of Finance at mindbodygreen.com from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, he was responsible for financial strategy and management, helping to shape the company's financial health during a critical growth phase.
Educational Background
Chang Gao holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from NYU Stern School of Business, where he focused on Corporate Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in finance and operations.
Professional Journey and Expertise
Chang Gao has a diverse professional background, having worked in various financial roles across startups, Fortune 500 companies, and Wall Street. His experience includes positions at GroundTruth, Thomson Reuters, American Express, and UBS. This multidisciplinary operating experience equips him with the skills to thrive in unstructured environments and effectively scale organizations.