Bio

Chao Sun is a lecturer, entrepreneur, relationship manager, and community builder. Chao spends nearly half his time as the liaison between GameAbove Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and the EMU-related community. This work involves developing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders from EMU and managing the mentoring program that promotes innovation. The other half of his time is spent as the regular private equity investment manager for CapStone Holdings Inc. For this work, Chao cultivates and maintains relationships with investment banks and local investor/startup community members. He also sources investment opportunities, manages internal due diligence streams, supports portfolio companies, and works closely with senior team members on strategy and negotiations. In addition to this work, Chao is a lecturer at EMU and the Co-Founder and CFO of The Back Office Studio, a coworking community of professionals collaborating to create positive futures in Ypsilanti. Chao is a first-generation immigrant from China. He immigrated to earn his master’s degree in Human Resource Management and Organization Development from EMU. He has also earned his Certificate in Entrepreneurship from EMU. Chao's philanthropy efforts include co-chairing the Leadership Council at First United Methodist Church and being a Board Member at Washtenaw Association of Business of Color and Neighborhood Theatre Group.