CS Family Office
CS Family Office is private fund focused on driving innovation and investment excellence. By strategically investing in high-potential sectors such as deep tech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging real estate, we not only navigate the current financial landscape but also shape the industries of the future. Our mission is to lead in asset management while fostering advancements that contribute to a better tomorrow.
The Team
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Cecilia Shen is the Co-President and Board Member of CS Family Office and its 501(c)(3) foundation, the CSY Foundation.
With a career deeply embedded in robotics and AI innovation, Cecilia previously served as an AI engineer at Google X, where she contributed to transformative projects like Mineral, an Alphabet initiative advancing sustainability through robotics in agriculture.
Cecilia is also the CEO and co-founder of Cybever, an AI-powered 3D world creation platform that leverages advanced layout algorithms to enable industries from creating entertainment to building professional-grade, production-ready environments for industrial simulations such as robotics.
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Shunyi Young co-founded CS Family Office and CSY Foundation, where she drives investment strategy with a focus on AI, DeepTech, and Health Tech.
With a Master of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems from the University of Pennsylvania, Shunyi specializes in alternative investments and venture philanthropy.
Her commitment is to leverage technology for societal impact, driving innovation to create a better future through her leadership in both the family office and foundation.
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Nikesh Adhikari is a Nepalese diplomat and a dedicated advocate for peace and education.As a Board Member of CSY Foundation, he plays a key role in fostering international partnerships and advancing the foundation’s global mission.
Nikesh has represented Nepal at the United Nations and has been instrumental in strengthening diplomatic relations and promoting cultural heritage.
His leadership in educational reform and digital initiatives has impacted over 2,600 schools globally, and he continues to advocate for global peace and collaboration.
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Akiko Foo is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience spanning Silicon Valley and Japan.
She has held key roles in executive business development and project management at leading organizations such as X, the moonshot factory, and Samsung UXCA. Akiko’s expertise lies in building high-performing teams and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
As a Board Member of CSY Foundation, Akiko contributes her deep understanding of innovation, corporate strategy, and community engagement to advance the foundation’s global mission.
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Jen Bawden is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and impact investor with a diverse background in venture capital, and nonprofit leadership.
As co-founder of a Homeland Security tech company, Jen led the development of award-winning sensor technology to protect critical infrastructure.
Her leadership spans industries including cybersecurity, nanotechnology, and fashion, where she was one of North America’s youngest top designers.
As a CSY Foundation Board Member, Jen brings her deep expertise in innovation, global economic empowerment, and philanthropy to support the foundation’s mission of creating sustainable impact worldwide.