Summary
Andrew Kao is a veteran founder and product leader with nine years in senior roles and a 25+ year career building eCommerce platforms, enterprise products, and award-winning kids’ mobile games. As Co-Founder & CEO of 77SPARX in Sunnyvale he led development and distribution of Wonster Words, an educational game enjoyed by tens of millions that teaches early reading for 3–7 year olds and is actively seeking M&A or distribution partners. He blends deep technical training from MIT and Wharton business acumen to steer cross-functional teams through product strategy, partnerships, and monetization. Beyond consumer apps, Andrew has a track record of launching repeatable, scalable eCommerce solutions and mentoring executive programs that advance diverse leadership in tech. An entrepreneur with civic and community roots, he founded Silicon Valley Votes! and has served on nonprofit boards, signaling a rare mix of product rigor and public-minded leadership.
9 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
MS Political Science, MS Political Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MBA General Management, MBA General Management at The Wharton School