Jason Ma

Founder, CEO and Chief Mentor of ThreeEQ
Leading Member of The B20 with The G20
C-Suite/Boardroom Strategic Advisor and Global Rainmaker
Foremost College Consultant & Next-Generation Leaders’ Mentor

Jason Ma, Founder and CEO of ThreeEQ, is an award-winning Chief Mentor of Next Gen Leaders, high-level rainmaker, sought-after speaker, acclaimed author, and a highly regarded and well-connected strategic advisor to UHNW families, CEOs, boards, and single family offices. Ma also serves as an investor and Chief Business Officer at AdXero, a transformative incentivized media distribution technology venture with enormous industry impact and ROIC/MOIC potential.

With 40 years of deep experience spanning technology, education, finance, media, advertising, e-commerce, distribution, telecom, hospitality, and more—combined with over 2 million miles of world travel—Ma brings unparalleled strategic insights and pragmatism to his work. He has inspired and guided a “small army” of Next Gens to achieve success in Ivy League/elite college admissions, high-powered careers, personal development, and enduring family legacies. He also served as a Thiel Fellowship mentor, supporting young entrepreneurs in pursuing transformative ventures.

Ma was a Forbes Global CEO Conference by-invitation delegate for eight years, further cementing his standing in elite circles. His global impact is underscored by a decade of contributions as Silicon Valley’s leading member of the B20, the G20’s official forum with the global business community (private sector). Across ten G20 Presidencies—Australia, Turkey, China, Germany, Argentina, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, India, and Brazil—he has helped shape private sector policy recommendations on the Future of Work, Human Capital, Skills, and Education, while being an influential voice on AI & Digital Transformation and Trade & Investment. Ma is one of a select few Americans appointed annually as a B20 member since 2014.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Ma 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, Investor, CEO, AI/Tech, B20/G20, Education, and Next Gen leadership summits and shows.

Renowned for his expertise in Next Gen leadership, family legacy enhancement, Ivy League/elite college admissions, high-powered careers, family office trends, strategic investments, AI/tech company building, and geopolitics, Ma’s guidance resonates deeply with UHNW families, Family Offices, and CEOs worldwide.

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 an inspired father of two happy, compassionate Gen Z daughters. The Ma family (playfully nicknamed 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.

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Past Hosts Include:

Opal Group
DC Finance
Global Technology Symposium (GTS)
CNBC's Managing Asia & Squawk-Box
Harvard Business School

GROCO
361Firm
Digital Evolution Institute
Evolve Silicon Valley
Asian American Business Roundtable

Rave Reviews About Jason Ma

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

- Tracy A. McWilliams, Co-Founder, Digital Evolution Institute and General Partner, Inspire Global Ventures

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"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."

-Maya Filadska, Senior Executive Producer, APAC Investments Summit

"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."

-Denny Chared, Managing Director, DC Finance

"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!"

-NAAAP San Francisco

"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."

-Tan Sri Dr. Michael Yeoh, Chairman, World Chinese Economic Summit

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

-Hussein Sayed, Anchor, CNBC Arabia

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Leadership 3.0

Practical Stories, Insights, and Strategies for (Tech and Non-Tech) Senior and Emerging Leaders, Enterprising Families, Family Offices, Private Investors, and Associations: Legacy Building: Engaging The Next Generation Mental Health in Education, in The Future of Education Preparing Next-Gen Leader ...

Practical Stories, Insights, and Strategies for (Tech and Non-Tech) Senior and Emerging Leaders, Enterprising Families, Family Offices, Private Investors, and Associations:

Legacy Building: Engaging The Next Generation
Mental Health in Education, in The Future of Education
Preparing Next-Gen Leaders for Greatness and Enhancing Family & CEO Legacies
Generation Wealth: Money, Mentorship, and Meaningful Connections
The Art of Mentoring Next-Gen Leaders for Success with Well-Being and Succession Planning
Succession Planning Lesson from President George Washington
Intergenerational Leadership and Gen Z in UHNW Families, Family Offices, and Companies
Next-Gen Leadership in Turbulent, Ever-Changing Times
Developing Effective Multigenerational, Cross-Cultural, Diverse, and Inclusive Teams
How to Attract, Hire, Develop, and Maintain Gen Z Employees
How to Deal with Gen Z Inheritors in (UHNW Family) Succession Planning
Becoming the Boss or Older Colleague Whom Millennials and Gen Z Love to Work with
Becoming the Millennial or Gen Z Employee Whom Companies Love to Keep and Develop
Almost anything related to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs)
How to Hone Your Employable Skills for Competitive, High-End Jobs and Career Growth
How to Avoid and Get Ahead of the Dark Side of Social Media and Addictive Technologies
Entrepreneurship and Innovation When Change Is Accelerating—Silicon Valley Style
Intergenerational and Cross-Cultural Shifts and Mindset Differences: Americans vs. Chinese/Asians
Honing Your Next Gens’ 4S and 3EQ for Greater Life-Cycle Impact, Relationships, Joy, and Peace of Mind
Young Leaders 3.0: Stories, Insights, and Tips for Next-Generation Achievers

Corporate & Family Business Growth

Global Geopolitics; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology, and Human Capital Trends and Strategic Roadmaps; Strategic Sales and Marketing; other topics, including: Geopolitics and Its Major Impact on Family Offices Global Geopolitical Turbulence and Implications Global (U.S. and China) Geopoliti ...

Global Geopolitics; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology, and Human Capital Trends and Strategic Roadmaps; Strategic Sales and Marketing; other topics, including:

Geopolitics and Its Major Impact on Family Offices
Global Geopolitical Turbulence and Implications
Global (U.S. and China) Geopolitical Turbulence, Implications, and Strategic Business Roadmaps
Artificial Intelligence (AI)’s Impact on Venture Investing
The Future of Work, Skills, and Education: What You Need to Know and How to Advance
Navigating the Use and Impact of Generative AI, Including ChatGPT and Google Bard
Digital Transformation, AI/Machine Learning, and Education Technologies in G20+ Economies
Technology and Innovation Trends and Insights: West (Silicon Valley) Meets East (Asia/Indo Pacific, including China, India, SE Asia, South Korea, and Australasia)
World Travel Tips from Over 2 Million Miles of Business Globetrotting

UHNW Families & Family Offices

Topics include some stated above and also the following: Trend: Family Offices Directly Investing in Tech Companies With and Without VCs Developments in Philanthropy and Giving Preparing Your Children for High School, Elite College Admissions, Competitive University Life, Career, and Personal Succe ...

Topics include some stated above and also the following:

Trend: Family Offices Directly Investing in Tech Companies With and Without VCs
Developments in Philanthropy and Giving
Preparing Your Children for High School, Elite College Admissions, Competitive University Life, Career, and Personal Success
Preparing Your Children for Elite College Admissions, Life, and Career Success with Well-Being
What They Don’t Teach You at Ivy League Universities
When to Say No to Harvard
How to Get Your Kids Admitted to Ivy League and Elite Colleges—Without Scandals
Why to Start Preparing for College in Sixth Grade
Western vs. Asian/Chinese Parenting Styles and Family Success Strategies

Speaking Topics

Geopolitics, G20/B20, AI/Technology, & Strategic Business Roadmaps Family Office Trends, Tech & Alternative Investing, & Private Wealth Next Gens, Legacy Building, Philanthropy, & Generational Wealth Preparing Next Gen Leaders for Greatness & Elevating UHNW Legacies Building Gre ...