| Position | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director & General Manager | Hongxiang Shangdao (Nanjing) Technology Development Co., Ltd. | Core Management |
| Supervisor | Jiangsu Hongxiang Shangdao Labor Service Co., Ltd. | Corporate Governance |
| Secretary of CYL Branch | Hongxiang Shangdao (Nanjing) Technology Development Co., Ltd. | Youth Work |
| Venture Capitalist | Elexvx Capital (USA) | Early-Stage Investment |
English Resume
John Tao
Venture Capitalist · Startup Incubation Expert · Youth Entrepreneurship Mentor
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📌 About Me
John Tao, male, born in January 2004, Han ethnicity, from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Currently serves as Venture Capitalist at Elexvx Capital (USA) and Executive Director & General Manager of Hongxiang Shangdao (Nanjing) Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Deeply engaged in college student startup incubation and early-stage investment, dedicated to connecting capital with young entrepreneurs to drive technological innovation and industrial implementation. Serves as Secretary of the Communist Youth League Branch. Member of China Association for Artificial Intelligence and Yangtze Institute of Techno-Economics.
Long-term active participant in university and youth startup ecosystem development, holding multiple innovation and entrepreneurship mentorship positions across various institutions.
💼 Core Positions
Current Primary Positions
Social Positions & Mentorship Roles
Industry Associations
- Member, China Association for Artificial Intelligence
- Member, Yangtze Institute of Techno-Economics
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentors
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentor, Shenyang Human Resources & Social Security Bureau
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentor, Shaohua Workshop College Student Startup Park, Jianye District, Nanjing
- Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentor, Qin-Ao Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Association
- Expert Database Entry, Shandong Modern Innovation Development Promotion Center (3rd Batch)
- Industrial Professor, National Applied Talent Training Project Management Office / China University Graduate Employment Association School-Enterprise Cooperation Committee
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentor, Qingdao University
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentor, Baicheng College Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Park
- Huachuang Mentor
- Innovation & Entrepreneurment Mentor, Jiangsu Union Technical Institute Nanjing Engineering Branch
Judges & Committee Members
- Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee of National College Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Practice Competition
- Vice Chairman, Youth Working Committee, Wutong Chamber of Commerce
- Judge, 2026 “Huachuang Star” National Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
- Judge, 2026 Alibaba ModelScope Community Zhihui Jinling · AI Open Source Talent Summit & AI Hackathon Tour 2026 University League Finals
⭐ Areas of Expertise
Focused on early-stage investment and college student startup incubation, with full-cycle experience from project screening and post-investment management to exit.
Serving as an innovation and entrepreneurship mentor at multiple universities and government agencies, guiding young entrepreneurs from 0 to 1, cultivating innovative thinking and practical abilities.
Following AI, IoT, Industrial Internet and other technology trends, possessing dual advantages in technical background and business acumen.
Connecting multi-party resources including government, universities, enterprises, and investment institutions to build a youth entrepreneurship ecosystem.
🎯 Professional Certifications
Technical & Management Certification Details
| Date | Certificate Name | Certificate ID |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Microsoft Office Specialist: Master (Office 2016) | L29z-sFah |
| Aug 2021 | Microsoft Word Expert Level (Office 2016) | LvP9-sFMd |
| Jun 2021 | Microsoft PowerPoint Expert Level (Office 2016) | RAvx-4TC4 |
| Aug 2021 | Microsoft Excel Expert Level (Office 2016) | ywX9-XVsc |
| Aug 2021 | Microsoft Access Expert Level (Office 2016) | wncw5-4ScF |
| Dec 2019 | ATA Office Applications MS Office Intermediate | S32000063194000980 |
| Oct 2025 | NISP Level 2 (National Information Security Level Certificate) | CNITSEC2025NISP II 03418 |
| Sep 2021 | NISP Level 1 | CNITSEC2021NISPⅠ05014 |
| May 2023 | Alibaba Cloud Apsara Clouder Skill Certification | CLDC15230501291544 |
| Aug 2022 | Alibaba Certified Junior Digital Accountant | CDA0049622082910007 |
| Sep 2022 | Alibaba Certified Junior Digital Manager | — |
| Sep 2022 | Alibaba Certified Digital HR Specialist | — |
| Sep 2022 | Alibaba Certified Digital Office Professional | — |
| Aug 2024 | OpenAtom OpenHarmony Talent Certificate | OH00200008788014 |
| Aug 2024 | OpenAtom OpenTenBase Talent Certificate | OTB250274 |
| Aug 2023 | Essentials of Project Management Certification | 322468309 |
| Aug 2023 | COSHH Risk Assessor Certification | jjhgzswezz |
| Aug 2023 | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 00220403112 |
| Mar 2020 | College English Proficiency Test (Level B) | 1922821390121000106 |
| Aug 2023 | Apple Teacher | — |
| Jul 2021 | Cyber-Security Summer Camp | CA99920210722AA236 |
| Dec 2020 | “College Students QYM Project” & Student Cadre Training 2020 | 2020230 |
| Jan 2025 | ATA Network Management LAN Administration (Linux) Advanced | 243206301080330000169 |
🚀 Project Experience
Intelligent Monitoring & Early-Warning Integrated System for Lifting Equipment (Mar 2021 ~ Jun 2024)
Role: Project Leader & Overall Coordinator
Project Overview:
Responsible for the overall operation of the Intelligent Monitoring & Early-Warning Integrated System for Lifting Equipment, covering financial planning, development strategy, technical novelty search, business plan preparation, fundraising, and other full-process work; while leading the R&D team for system function development and detail refinement.
Key Outcomes:
- ✅ Software Copyrights × 2 + Work Copyright × 1
- ✅ Awards: Department-level ×1, School-level ×3, City-level ×3
- ✅ Intellectual Property:
- Integrated Intelligent Monitoring System for Lifting Equipment v1.0 - Software Copyright No. 10586386 (Dec 2022)
- Server Resource Online Management System v1.0 - Software Copyright No. 11342228 (Jun 2023)
- Lifting Equipment Industrial IoT Early Warning O&M Platform - 2026SR0501747 (Mar 2026)
- A Magnetic Sensor Fixing Device for Port Lifting Equipment - Utility Model Patent 2026200816889 (Jan 2026)
LLM-Generated Image & Text Fusion — AI Picture-Book Production Technology (Jan 2023 ~ Jan 2024)
Role: Project Leader & R&D Coordinator
Project Overview:
Exploring the application of large language models in creative content production, leading the R&D of AI picture-book production technology, intelligently fusing LLM-generated images and text content to create automated picture-book creation tools.
Key Outcomes:
- ✅ Work Copyright: Application of Generative AI in Picture-Book Creation: Exploring Text-Image Fusion Technology - Su Zuo Deng Zi-2023-A-00242935 (Oct 2023)
- ✅ Awards: Department-level ×1, School-level ×1
LLM-Generated Image & Apparel Fusion — Custom Pattern Production Technology (Jan 2023 ~ Jan 2024)
Role: Project Leader & Product Design
Project Overview:
Applying AI image generation technology to the apparel customization field, developing a personalized pattern automatic generation system based on user needs, participating in mobile APP platform prototype design and user experience optimization.
Key Outcomes:
- ✅ Completed APP prototype design and functional planning
- ✅ Explored AI + e-commerce business model innovation
🏆 Honors & Awards
Note: Same name but different project—not duplicate entries.
Provincial Awards (5)
| Date | Award Name | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 1st AI Future Applications Contest Finals | 2nd Prize |
| Jul 2024 | 1st AI Future Applications Contest Preliminaries | 1st Prize |
| Feb 2024 | “Bank of China Cup” Vocational School Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | 2nd Prize |
| Sep 2023 | “Linghang Cup” Big Data Analysis Contest | 3rd Prize |
City-Level Awards (3)
| Date | Award Name | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | 3rd Prize |
| Jul 2022 | “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | 2nd Prize |
School/Department-Level Awards (6)
| Date | Award Name | Level | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 3rd “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | School | 1st Prize |
| Feb 2024 | 1st “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | Dept | 1st Prize |
| Jun 2023 | May Skills Festival—Web Front-End Development | School | 2nd Prize |
| Feb 2023 | 2nd “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | School | 1st Prize |
| Feb 2023 | 2nd “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | School | 3rd Prize |
| Feb 2021 | 1st “Internet+” Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition | School | 1st Prize |
📚 Intellectual Property Summary
Software Copyrights (3)
| Registration Date | Title | Registration No. |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Lifting Equipment Industrial IoT Early Warning O&M Platform | 2026SR0501747 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Server Resource Online Management System v1.0 | Software Copyright No. 11342228 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Integrated Intelligent Monitoring System for Lifting Equipment v1.0 | Software Copyright No. 10586386 |
Patents (1)
| Application Date | Title | Type | Patent No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | A Magnetic Sensor Fixing Device for Port Lifting Equipment | Utility Model | 2026200816889 |
Work Copyrights (3)
| Registration Date | Title | Registration No. |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2024 | Practitioner of Smart Tech Lifting Equipment Intelligent Monitoring & Early-Warning Services | Su Zuo Deng Zi-2024-A-00085962 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Application of Generative AI in Picture-Book Creation: Exploring Text-Image Fusion | Su Zuo Deng Zi-2023-A-00242935 |
| Jun 19, 2023 | Intelligent Monitoring & Early-Warning Integrated System for Lifting Equipment | Su Zuo Deng Zi-2023-A-00142580 |
🎵 Personal Brand & Academic Impact
Social Media & Content Creation
| Platform | Identity | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| NetEase Music | Singer / Lyricist / Composer / Arranger | Total plays 210K+, daily avg 2K+ |
| Zhihu | Level-5 Author | 81 articles published (Entrepreneurship/Business Mgmt/IT/Law) |
| CSDN | 7 Years Coding Experience | Visits 154,267, code shares 2,286 times |
Educational Materials
- Organizer, writer, and publisher of the Startup Competition Guide, designated as guidance material by the school
📅 Last Updated
This article was last updated on: June 2, 2026
