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Biography

Ming Zhao is the co-founder and CEO of PROVEN Skincare, an award-winning technology-powered personalized skincare company. She is an immigrant, a third-generation entrepreneur, and a mother whose daughter is the same age as her startup. At the age of 12, with no knowledge of English, she immigrated from China to the United States. Within three years of being in the country, she scored a perfect score on her verbal SATs. Her grandfather, at the age of 19, walked 1500 kilometers to escape a famine in his home village, and opened a bakery food cart that supported and raised his 6 younger siblings. Ming father, similarly, was one of the first wave of entrepreneurs in China after the opening of the Chinese economy. Ming brings the same level of ingenuity, audacity, and determination to founding and making PROVEN Skincare a success. Prior to founding PROVEN, Ming was a private equity investor where she frequently worked 80-hour weeks, wreaking havoc her skin and soul, leading her to pursue personalized skincare. She resides in San Francisco, and has a MBA from Harvard.

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Total articles 1281

• Available on paid plans

  Construction of Highly Mesoporous Metal‐Organic Frameworks via Green Metallic Solvents Assisted Route for Chemical CO2 Fixation

  By Saleem Khan, Ming Zhao, Beijing Laboratory, Paul Fennell

  Apr. 09, 2025

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  A Structural Optimization Framework for Biodegradable Magnesium Interference Screws

  By Zhenquan Shen, Xiaochen Zhou, Ming Zhao, Yafei Li

  Mar. 28, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.