HU Tao, born in 1986, is a serial entrepreneur in the internet industry and an avid mountaineer. He was part of the founding team of Beijing Didi Chuxing Technology and a core member of Aiwujiwu, which was once the fastest-growing unicorn startup in the world.
In recent years, he has turned his attention to advancing life sciences and biotechnology, joining Darwin Biotechnology to help tackle complex medical challenges such as Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, and stroke.
HU Tao is also a brand ambassador for Huawei’s Mate50 series and Ziroom. As a board member of the China Adventure Association, he has made notable contributions to promoting adventure tourism and cultural exchange between China and Nepal.
As of now, he has summited Mount Everest, Lhotse, Annapurna, and Makalu, and continues his quest to complete all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8000 metres.