Author - Ming Wong

Ming Wong, an Impact Entrepreneur Correspondent, writes to share his stories and journey in impact investing, social innovation, and strategic philanthropy. After a long career in banking and finance, Ming now advises start-ups on fundraising, business development, impact, and growth strategies. He also advises foundations and corporations on impact investing, strategic philanthropy, and sustainability. His passion is using technology to solve education, healthcare, and livelihood issues.

Ming’s experience as an investment banker and client advisor includes 25+ years of broad strategic and operating experience gained from successfully building new businesses for multinational banks in New York and Hong Kong, setting up an Asian family office in Singapore, and establishing an Asian regional office for a global non-profit.

A native of Malaysia, Ming grew up in Kuala Lumpur and has lived in Hong Kong since 1993. He holds an MBA and dual bachelor’s degrees with Distinction in Operations Research and Economics, all from Cornell University. He is a frequent international speaker, Op-Ed contributor, and blogger on using tech for social good.