Bonnie CAO
About Bonnie CAO
Bonnie Cao is a researcher at Harvard Business School, specializing in growth and development strategy, product design, disruptive innovation, and competitive advantage. She has an extensive academic background with multiple master's degrees and has previously worked for notable organizations such as The Associated Press and Bloomberg LP.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Bonnie Cao has been working as a Researcher at Harvard Business School since 2018. In this role, she engages in faculty research, contributing to various projects focused on growth and development strategy, product design, disruptive innovation, and competitive advantage. Her position allows her to collaborate with leading academics and contribute to the school's research output.
Previous Experience at Bloomberg LP
Before her current role, Bonnie Cao worked at Bloomberg LP from 2010 to 2016. She served as a China Real Estate Reporter in Shanghai for four years, followed by two years as an Emerging Markets/China Correspondent in New York. Her work involved reporting on significant economic and market developments, providing insights into the dynamics of the Chinese market.
Experience at The Associated Press
Bonnie Cao was employed at The Associated Press as a Business News Researcher/Writer from 2008 to 2010 in Beijing, China. During her tenure, she focused on business news, contributing to the agency's coverage of economic events and trends in the region.
Educational Background
Bonnie Cao has an extensive educational background. She achieved a Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Amsterdam in 2007 after studying for 11 months. She also completed a Master of Arts (MA) at City, University of London from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore, she studied at Aarhus Universitet from 2006 to 2007.
Co-Authorship and Research Focus
Bonnie Cao co-authored the book 'Smart Rivals: How Innovative Companies Play Games That Tech Giants Can't Win' with Feng Zhu. Her research interests include growth and development strategy, product design, disruptive innovation, and competitive advantage, reflecting her commitment to understanding complex business dynamics.