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Founder at TRON

Justin Sun Bio

Justin Sun is the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, Founder of TRON, one of the world’s largest blockchain DAO ecosystems, and Advisor to Huobi Global, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. A protege of Alibaba’s Jack Ma, Sun has been named Forbes’ 30 under 30 in the Consumer Technology category several times, among other global recognitions. Sun is an avid art collector, gamer, investor, philanthropist, and space enthusiast.

Justin previously worked at Ripple as Chief Representative of Greater China and founded Peiwo in 2013, one of China’s largest voice live-streaming apps. His educational background includes a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree from Peking University. He is the only millennial student in the first batch of entrepreneurs at Hupan University (created by Jack Ma, Chairman of the Alibaba Group). Justin was named 2017 Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, Forbes 30 under 30 China from 2015 to 2017, and Davos Global Shaper in 2014. 

On June 4, 2019, Justin won the record-breaking bid for a Warren Buffett charity lunch at $4,567,888. Later on January 23, 2020, Justin had dinner with Mr. Buffett and 4 blockchain industry leaders in Omaha, United States. This event was held out of charity, but meanwhile, it brought TRON under the spotlight. Following the dinner, a host of globally-renowned companies reached out to TRON to seek cooperation.

Justin Sun Current Work

Justin Sun Previous Work

Justin Sun Education

  • University of Pennsylvania, M.A., Political Economy, 2011-2013
  • Peking University, B.A., History, 2007-2011
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