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Jason Ma

Jason Ma Award-Winning Chief Mentor • G20/B20 Voice • AI/Tech Investor & Entrepreneur • Sought-After Speaker on Leadership, Innovation, Geopolitics, Legacy, and the Future of Work & Education

Jason Ma
Jason Ma's Biography

Jason Ma, Founder and CEO of ThreeEQ, is an award-winning Chief Mentor, AI/Tech Investor and Entrepreneur, CEO/Board Advisor, Global Business & Education Leader, B20/G20 Member, Acclaimed Author, and Sought-After Speaker—recognized as a trusted advisor to UHNW Families, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Single Family Offices. Ma also serves as Chief Business Officer and an investor at AdXero, a patented media distribution AI/tech venture strategically positioned for industry-transforming impact, rapid revenue/FCF growth, and exceptional MOIC potential. With 40+ years of industry experience in AI/tech, education, finance, media, advertising, e-commerce, distribution, and telecom—combined with 2M+ miles of global travel—Ma brings a rare blend of of vision, strategic insights, and pragmatism to his work. He was a Forbes Global CEO Conference by-invitation delegate for eight years. After serving as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Sales for several leading U.S. wireless network infrastructure and Internet services companies (Celcore, iPass, and others), Ma co-founded and exited YeePay, a pioneering Chinese m-/e-commerce venture. He later revived a Chinese edtech SaaS startup and led its merger with an American chain of learning centers that focused on top-tier college planning and applications and leadership development, forming IvyMax. As Co-Founder, Interim CEO, and Senior College Counselor, he inspired and coached a “small army” of high school students from affluent families—many of whom gained admission to Ivy League and other elite universities. He then founded ThreeEQ, his family business focused on bespoke coaching, strategic advising, and speaking. Over the past decade+, Ma has guided select UHNW families and leaders—from Gen Z to Boomers—to outstanding outcomes in elite college and graduate school admissions, and in next-level career, executive, life, and legacy success. He also served as a Thiel Fellowship mentor, supporting exceptional young entrepreneurs in their late teens and early 20s—some of whom went on to become centimillionaires and billionaires. Ma is Silicon Valley’s leading member of the B20, the G20’s official global business forum. Across eleven G20 Presidencies—Australia, Turkey, China, Germany, Argentina, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, India, Brazil, and South Africa (2025)—he has helped shape private sector policy recommendations on the Future of Work, Employment, Human Capital, Skills, and Education, while being an influential voice on AI & Digital Transformation and Trade & Investment. Ma is among the few Americans appointed yearly as a B20 member since 2014. Ma is a sought-after speaker at Family Office, UHNW/private wealth, AI/tech and alternative investing, CEO/leadership, Next Gen, and education summits—as well as corporate events. As a thought leader, he is the acclaimed author of Young Leaders 3.0: Stories, Insights, and Tips for Next-Generation Achievers and former Forbes contributor on Mentoring Young Leaders (~2 million views). His insights have also been featured in elite publications such as Forbes, The CEO Magazine, Impact Wealth, Family Office Magazine, Red Hot Monde Magazine, and showcased at premier Family Office, Private Wealth, CEO/Leadership, AI/Tech Investing, B20/G20, Education, and Next Gen summits and shows. A philanthropist, Ma serves as a St. Jude/ALSAC Advisory Council lead member, an SVCF partner, and is engaged in his faith community. He is a father of two happy, compassionate Gen Z daughters. The Ma family (the “MAfia”) values unconditional love, humor, and high standards in what matters. Ma holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from UC Berkeley College of Engineering. EXTENDED TOPICS UHNW FAMILIES & FAMILY OFFICES Smart Direct AI/Tech Investing for Single Family Offices (SFOs) and UHNWIs Wealth Transfer Dialogues Between Parents and Heirs Preparing Students for Elite College Admissions, University Life, Career, and Personal Success (including what schools don’t teach, when to say no to Harvard, early preparation, and avoiding scandals) Western vs. Asian/Chinese Parenting Styles and Family Success Strategies   LEADERSHIP & NEXT-GEN DEVELOPMENT Preparing Next Gens for Greatness and Strengthening Family Legacies Legacy Building and Succession Planning with Well-Being Mentoring Next-Gen Leaders in Turbulent Times Intergenerational Leadership and Gen Z in UHNW Families, Family Offices, and Companies Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Millennial and Gen Z Talent Thriving as a Millennial or Gen Z Professional in Established Organizations Getting Ahead of the Dark Side of Social Media and Addictive Technologies Mental health in the Future of Work and Education Entrepreneurship and Innovation—Silicon Valley Insights Managing Cross-Cultural Shifts: Americans vs. Chinese/Asians Young Leaders 3.0: Stories, Insights, and Tips for Next-Generation Achievers . CORPORATES & FAMILY BUSINESSES Global Geopolitics and Strategic Business Roadmaps (Americas, China/Indo-Pacific, and EMEA) How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Impacting Venture Investing The Future of Work, Human Capital, Skills, and Education Across G20+ Economies Navigating Intergenerational Leadership in Family Enterprises Practial Lessons from Over 2 Million Miles of Global Business Travel

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Jason Ma Keynote Topics

Geopolitics, G20/B20, AI/Technology, and Strategic Business Roadmaps


Family Office Trends, AI/Tech & Alternative Investing, and Private Wealth


Next Gen Leadership, Legacy Building, Philanthropy, and Generational Wealth


Building Disruptive AI/Tech Ventures with Wisdom as Entrepreneurs and Investors


Faith, Mental Health, and Pragmatic Emotional/Social/Leadership Intelligence (3EQ)


Ivy League/Elite College Admissions, Human Capital, and the Future of Work & Education

Jason Ma
Jason Ma's Biography

Jason Ma, Founder and CEO of ThreeEQ, is an award-winning Chief Mentor, AI/Tech Investor and Entrepreneur, CEO/Board Advisor, Global Business & Education Leader, B20/G20 Member, Acclaimed Author, and Sought-After Speaker—recognized as a trusted advisor to UHNW Families, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Single Family Offices.

Ma also serves as Chief Business Officer and an investor at AdXero, a patented media distribution AI/tech venture strategically positioned for industry-transforming impact, rapid revenue/FCF growth, and exceptional MOIC potential.

With 40+ years of industry experience in AI/tech, education, finance, media, advertising, e-commerce, distribution, and telecom—combined with 2M+ miles of global travel—Ma brings a rare blend of of vision, strategic insights, and pragmatism to his work. He was a Forbes Global CEO Conference by-invitation delegate for eight years.

After serving as Managing Director of Asia Pacific Sales for several leading U.S. wireless network infrastructure and Internet services companies (Celcore, iPass, and others), Ma co-founded and exited YeePay, a pioneering Chinese m-/e-commerce venture. He later revived a Chinese edtech SaaS startup and led its merger with an American chain of learning centers that focused on top-tier college planning and applications and leadership development, forming IvyMax. As Co-Founder, Interim CEO, and Senior College Counselor, he inspired and coached a “small army” of high school students from affluent families—many of whom gained admission to Ivy League and other elite universities.

He then founded ThreeEQ, his family business focused on bespoke coaching, strategic advising, and speaking. Over the past decade+, Ma has guided select UHNW families and leaders—from Gen Z to Boomers—to outstanding outcomes in elite college and graduate school admissions, and in next-level career, executive, life, and legacy success. He also served as a Thiel Fellowship mentor, supporting exceptional young entrepreneurs in their late teens and early 20s—some of whom went on to become centimillionaires and billionaires.

Ma is Silicon Valley’s leading member of the B20, the G20’s official global business forum. Across eleven G20 Presidencies—Australia, Turkey, China, Germany, Argentina, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, India, Brazil, and South Africa (2025)—he has helped shape private sector policy recommendations on the Future of Work, Employment, Human Capital, Skills, and Education, while being an influential voice on AI & Digital Transformation and Trade & Investment. Ma is among the few Americans appointed yearly as a B20 member since 2014.

Ma is a sought-after speaker at Family Office, UHNW/private wealth, AI/tech and alternative investing, CEO/leadership, Next Gen, and education summits—as well as corporate events. As a thought leader, he is the acclaimed author of Young Leaders 3.0: Stories, Insights, and Tips for Next-Generation Achievers and former Forbes contributor on Mentoring Young Leaders (~2 million views). His insights have also been featured in elite publications such as Forbes, The CEO Magazine, Impact Wealth, Family Office Magazine, Red Hot Monde Magazine, and showcased at premier Family Office, Private Wealth, CEO/Leadership, AI/Tech Investing, B20/G20, Education, and Next Gen summits and shows.

A philanthropist, Ma serves as a St. Jude/ALSAC Advisory Council lead member, an SVCF partner, and is engaged in his faith community. He is a father of two happy, compassionate Gen Z daughters. The Ma family (the “MAfia”) values unconditional love, humor, and high standards in what matters. Ma holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from UC Berkeley College of Engineering.

EXTENDED TOPICS

UHNW FAMILIES & FAMILY OFFICES

  • Smart Direct AI/Tech Investing for Single Family Offices (SFOs) and UHNWIs
  • Wealth Transfer Dialogues Between Parents and Heirs
  • Preparing Students for Elite College Admissions, University Life, Career, and Personal Success (including what schools don’t teach, when to say no to Harvard, early preparation, and avoiding scandals)
  • Western vs. Asian/Chinese Parenting Styles and Family Success Strategies

 

LEADERSHIP & NEXT-GEN DEVELOPMENT

  • Preparing Next Gens for Greatness and Strengthening Family Legacies
  • Legacy Building and Succession Planning with Well-Being
  • Mentoring Next-Gen Leaders in Turbulent Times
  • Intergenerational Leadership and Gen Z in UHNW Families, Family Offices, and Companies
  • Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Millennial and Gen Z Talent
  • Thriving as a Millennial or Gen Z Professional in Established Organizations
  • Getting Ahead of the Dark Side of Social Media and Addictive Technologies
  • Mental health in the Future of Work and Education
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation—Silicon Valley Insights
  • Managing Cross-Cultural Shifts: Americans vs. Chinese/Asians
  • Young Leaders 3.0: Stories, Insights, and Tips for Next-Generation Achievers

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CORPORATES & FAMILY BUSINESSES

  • Global Geopolitics and Strategic Business Roadmaps (Americas, China/Indo-Pacific, and EMEA)
  • How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Impacting Venture Investing
  • The Future of Work, Human Capital, Skills, and Education Across G20+ Economies
  • Navigating Intergenerational Leadership in Family Enterprises
  • Practial Lessons from Over 2 Million Miles of Global Business Travel

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Jason Ma testimonials

Kiran Vuppu

EVP/CIO, Wells Fargo

It was great to tap into Jason’s insights on tech trends, the future of work, and leading multi-cultural, intergenerational teams worldwide. His advice on becoming the best version of yourself by constantly growing felt especially meaningful.

David Leibowitz

SVP of Investor Relations, Opal Group

Having an exceptional event chairman makes a significant difference. We were fortunate to have Jason chair our Family Office events in the Hamptons and Napa, where his skillful facilitation enriched the panels and contributed to an engaging, dynamic atmosphere.

Stuart MacDonald

Chairman Level III Capital, and Dr. Stu (Host) of N@ked Short Club in London, UK

One of the best family office conferences that I have attended, Jason Ma, so well chaired!

Desiree Patno

CEO, NAWRB and Desiree Patno Enterprises

Fabulous summit! Sharing with our children and future children-in-law is the icing on the cake. Wonderful to see you shine, Jason Ma.

Lindsey Sichel

Managing Director, Opus Capital Management

A truly transormative, genuine and resonating legacy panel – excellent stewardship, my friend, and an honor for me and my Dad to be included.

Alan Olsen

Host, Legacy Builders Conference & The American Dreams Show, and Managing Partner, GROCO

Your insights on Engaging the Next Generation were incredibly valuable, and your holistic approach to mentoring next-gen leaders truly resonated with everyone. We’re excited to have you join us again for the next Legacy Builders Conference in Palm Beach, FL, in Fall 2024.

Jacqueline Hernandez

Co-Host, Legacy Builders Conference & Director of GROCO Family Office

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your inspiring contribution. Your insights and expertise greatly enriched our event, and we have received tremendous positive feedback from attendees deeply moved by your presentation.

Kelly Darr

Producer and Senior Advisor, Special Projects, Fashion 4 Development (F4D)

Just wanted to tell you what an incredibly beautiful soul you are and how invaluable you were to our events. You went above and beyond and it was so touching. I am a better person for having met you. Thank you for your love and light and many blessings for all that’s ahead for you, Jason.

Reena Gupta

TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) Globals Convener

Your insights and expertise have truly inspired our young minds, igniting their passion and curiosity for future possibilities. We sincerely hope you will continue to be a part of our expert ecosystem, guiding and mentoring our students as they navigate their career paths.

Tracy A. McWilliams

Co-Founder, Digital Evolution Institute and General Partner, Inspire Global Ventures

Amazing fireside chat about AI and the Future of Venture Investing. Incredible.

Neil Greene

Founder and CEO, JABOY Productions and Event Organizer of the ELITE Global Leaders Conference

It was great to have you there in New Orleans. Your presentation was spot on!

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A CEO of family office investment summits

My favorite coach! We would like to personally thank you for your incredible contribution and for making time to attend our Conference.

Hussein Sayed

Anchor, CNBC Arabia

Always enjoyed listening to Jason speaking at conferences. His strategies, tips, and approach towards achieving goals are exceptional.

Denny Chared

Managing Director, DC Finance

I would like to thank you for speaking at our 4th annual Florida Family Office Meetings. Your discussion regarding impact investments were eye opening as well as intriguing. Your participation brought along a wealth of knowledge and depth, setting a new standard for all our conferences. I also thank you for moderating the New Technologies Panel at our Tech-dedicated Family Office Meeting that took place on March 28th in New York. The panel was a great success and was a major interest during the conference. I look forward to our future events.

Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh

Chairman, World Chinese Economic Summit

I would like to thank you for taking time to share your invaluable perspectives with the participants at the 8th World Chinese Economic Summit 2016. Your participation has indeed contributed significantly to the success of the Summit. We certainly look forward to the privilege of working with you again in our future events.

Maya Filadska

Senior Executive Producer, APAC Investments Summit

It was truly a pleasure to host Jason Ma as an honorary speaker at the APAC Investments Summit 2015, where he addressed some of the region’s top family offices and institutional investors with excellent insights on empowering the next generation for a sustainable future. Jason is a highly engaging speaker and a fantastic collaborator, and I do not hesitate to warmly recommend him to any event organizers.

Orit Rabin

Conferences Manager, DC Finance

“Thank you, Jason, for leading this panel so smartly and with lots of humor! The audience was so inspired and delighted by you and the panelists!”

Rebeca Hwang

Lecturer, Stanford University, and Managing Partner, Rivet Ventures

Mr. Ma inspired a room full of overachieving Stanford students and instructors with a relatable and actionable presentation. His talk included colorful personal anecdotes and a good sense of humor. We were very grateful for his contribution.

Christopher Downing

Superintendent, Local District South, Los Angeles Unified School District

Our entire team of administrators greatly appreciated your motivating and thought-provoking presentation. As we work to ensure that every student graduates college and career ready, your advice on how to engage students is valued.

Brittany Lehman

Producer, Business Rockstars

On behalf of Business Rockstars, we wanted to personally thank you for your great guest appearance on the show. Your segment was both insightful and entertaining! You’re a millennial mentor who cares about the future of the generations to come. Your book Young Leaders 3.0 is a must-read for all aspiring entrepreneurs!

J. Morton Davis

Founder & Chairman, D.H. Blair Investment Banking Corporation

You’re a great speaker! I love the way you talk.

NAAAP

San Francisco

Jason’s experience as a speaker made it very seamless and straight-forward to collaborate with him for our Fireside Chat. His passion to educate and empower the next generation of leaders emanates with each word. His decades of experience in mentoring high performers gives him unique insight on how to build inter-generational bridges. It was a privilege to work with him!

Lewis Harrison, Host

“That Was Zen, This is Tao,” WIOX 91.3 FM – NPR Affiliated Station

Thanks for such a great interview. You work is very powerful and is changing the world in so many positive ways.

Dr Frank-Jurgen Richter

Chairman, Horasis: The Global Visions Community

Jason Ma is a very engaging speaker. His presentations are thought-provoking and educational for our sophisticated audiences. His ideas and proposals are concise and insightful. I thank him very much for presenting and contributing at Horasis global summits.

Alfred Chuang

Founder and former Chairman and CEO, BEA Systems, Inc. (acquired by Oracle for US$8.5 billion in 2008), “The CEO’s CEO” per Ben Horowitz, Co-Founder and General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz

Jason Ma has proven to be an extremely astute company builder and a respected global business leader.

Dr. Jin Ho Hur

President and CEO, Neowiz Internet Corp (sayclub.com, the second largest social networking service in Korea); Chairman, Korea Internet Corporations Association

I have known Jason Ma for many years. Jason is very knowledgeable about diverse business environments in Asia Pacific. He proved his strong business sense and leadership abilities and can get challenging things done like introducing new products in new markets and achieving leading if not dominant position in existing major markets.

Balagopal Vissa

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, INSEAD in Singapore

Jason was an invited speaker in my MBA class at INSEAD and my students and I were very impressed with his insight and energy. Specifically, I found his advice to students on how to structure their entrepreneurial careers as very actionable and useful.

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