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David Chao
Chairman at
51JOB, INC.
Net worth: 141 400 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
David Katsujin Chao founded Japan Communications Inc. and Doll Capital Management, Inc. Presently, Mr. Chao occupies the position of Chairman of 51job, Inc. and General Partner at Doll Capital Management, Inc. Mr. Chao is also on the board of 11 other companies. He previously was Chief Financial & Technology Officer at Japan Communications Inc. and Head-Marketing & Product Management at Apple, Inc. Mr. Chao received an undergraduate degree from Brown University and an MBA from Stanford University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0% | 2026-04-08 | 4,000 ( 0% ) | 141 400 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Latest news about David Chao
David Chao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 51JOB, INC. | Chairman | 1999-12-31 |
| SOFTBANK GROUP CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-31 |
| FIGURE ACQUISITION CORP. I | Director/Board Member | - |
OnboardIQ, Inc.
 OnboardIQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops workforce management platform | Director/Board Member | 2019-10-28 |
Trusper, Inc.
 Trusper, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile applications | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Skylo Technologies, Inc.
 Skylo Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite communications services | Director/Board Member | - |
Legend Capital Co. Ltd.
 Legend Capital Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Legend Capital invests in companies located in China. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, healthcare, consumer, enterprise service and intelligent manufacturing sectors. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Nok Nok Labs, Inc.
 Nok Nok Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software authentication solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
Stanford Graduate School of Business
 Stanford Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of David Chao
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Private companies
Connections
69
1st degree connections
34
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 34 |
|---|---|
Apple, Inc.
 Apple, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories | Electronic Technology |
SoftBank Group Corp.
 SoftBank Group Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile communication, broadband and telecom services | Communications |
Recourse Technologies, Inc.
 Recourse Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides threat detection management solutions | Technology Services |
Red Herring, Inc.
 Red Herring, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media company that publishes magazines | Commercial Services |
51job, Inc.
 51job, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online recruitment platform | Technology Services |
Japan Communications Inc.
 Japan Communications Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides mobile communication services | Communications |
BitTorrent, Inc.
 BitTorrent, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs internet and distributed technologies | Technology Services |
TransLattice, Inc.
 TransLattice, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Offers geo-distributed data management solutions | Technology Services |
Billing Revolution, Inc.
 Billing Revolution, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides mobile payment services | Technology Services |
Ahalife Holdings, Inc.
 Ahalife Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online shopping services | Technology Services |
Slice Technologies, Inc.
 Slice Technologies, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides eCommerce tracking applications | Technology Services |
Brown University
 Brown University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Spansion, Inc. /Old/
 Spansion, Inc. /Old/ Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures, develops and provides Flash memory solutions | Electronic Technology |
Doll Capital Management, Inc.
 Doll Capital Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance DCM Ventures has hands-on operational guidance in investing . The firm focuses on mobile, consumer internet, software & services through M& A and IPO transactions . The firm invests in seed, early and mid-stage start-ups in Mobile, Consumer Internet, Software & Services. The firm co-invests with inspired entrepreneurs to build high-impact, global technology companies. Typically, the firm is the lead investor. | Finance |
WireCache, Inc.
 WireCache, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs, builds and markets database management software solutions | Technology Services |
Oak Pacific Interactive Corp.
 Oak Pacific Interactive Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online entertainment and gaming services | Technology Services |
Moatable, Inc.
 Moatable, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides SaaS subscription and advertising services | Technology Services |
Legend Capital Co. Ltd.
Legend Capital Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Legend Capital invests in companies located in China. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, healthcare, consumer, enterprise service and intelligent manufacturing sectors. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Rockyou, Inc.
 Rockyou, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops social game advertising platform | Technology Services |
The Thacher School, Inc.
 The Thacher School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Spansion, Inc.
 Spansion, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops and sells flash memory semiconductors | Electronic Technology |
Little Black Bag, Inc.
 Little Black Bag, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Operates as commerce site that offers personalized collection of women's merchandise | Retail Trade |
Social Finance, Inc.
 Social Finance, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides student loan refinancing, mortgages and personal loans | Finance |
Nok Nok Labs, Inc.
Nok Nok Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software authentication solutions | Technology Services |
Trusper, Inc.
Trusper, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops mobile applications | Technology Services |
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
OnboardIQ, Inc.
OnboardIQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops workforce management platform | Technology Services |
Figure Technologies, Inc.
 Figure Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops marketplace of scaled technology solutions, blockchain-based lending infrastructure and digital tools for banks & credit unions | Technology Services |
Rakuten Medical, Inc.
 Rakuten Medical, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a clinical stage biotechnology company which develops tumor-targeted precision therapies | Commercial Services |
Bill Holdings, Inc.
 Bill Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops artificial intelligence enabled financial software | Technology Services |
Apex Technology Acquisition Corp.
 Apex Technology Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Skylo Technologies, Inc.
Skylo Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite communications services | Communications |
Figure Acquisition Corp. I
 Figure Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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