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Kun Gao
Director/Board Member at
MEMESTRATEGY, INC.
Net worth: 452 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Kun Gao was the founder of Crunchyroll, Inc., founded in 2006, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2013.
Dr. Gao is the founder of Forge, Inc. (California), founded in 2013, serving as President & Chief Executive Officer since 2023.
Dr. Gao is also the founder of Frappr,GGWP, Inc...
Dr. Gao is an Independent Non-Executive Director at MemeStrategy, Inc. starting in 2026.
Dr. Gao was Principal at Eight Days, Inc. Dr. Gao completed an undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 2004.
Dr. Gao earned a doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shandong Linuo Technical Glass Co., Ltd.
 Shandong Linuo Technical Glass Co., Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures pharmaceutical glass products 31.12% | 2024-11-10 | 72,335,407 ( 31.12% ) | 452 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Kun Gao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MEMESTRATEGY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-03-31 |
GGWP, Inc.
 GGWP, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides tools for game developers | Founder | - |
Forge, Inc. (California)
 Forge, Inc. (California) Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in capturing and sharing of game videos | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-12-31 |
Former positions of Kun Gao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Eight Days, Inc.
 Eight Days, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates people rating and dating site | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Frappr
 Frappr Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an on-line social network which utilizes maps | Founder | - |
Crunchyroll, Inc.
 Crunchyroll, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates video sharing site | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Crunchyroll, Inc.
Crunchyroll, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates video sharing site | Technology Services |
University of California, Berkeley
 University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Frappr
Frappr Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides an on-line social network which utilizes maps | Technology Services |
Eight Days, Inc.
Eight Days, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates people rating and dating site | Technology Services |
Forge, Inc. (California)
Forge, Inc. (California) Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in capturing and sharing of game videos | Consumer Services |
GGWP, Inc.
GGWP, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides tools for game developers | Technology Services |
Howkingtech International Holding Ltd.
 Howkingtech International Holding Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales communication equipment and provides IoT solutions | Distribution Services |
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