Chao Cheng-ShorlandCo Founder

United States - New York City Metropolitan Area

I am the co-founder and CEO of ShelterZoom Corp., the market leader in Web3.0 and blockchain-based smart document SaaS provider. ShelterZoom was selected by Gartner in Hype Cycle for Blockchain & Web3.0 2022.

I am a highly experienced executive, and internationally renowned for my work applying inventive business methods and innovative technology such as web3 and blockchain to create real value for enterprises and organizations of all sizes. Under my leadership, ShelterZoom has successfully delivered two industry-first, next-generation blockchain-based document, contract and transaction management platforms revolutionizing many industries. As a result, ShelterZoom won multiple global awards such as Top 50 Startup 2021 at WorldFestival and SIIA CODiE Best Emerging Technology 2018. I was named Female Innovator of the Year by Women World Awards and The Responsible 100 by NY City & State as one of New York’s 100 most outstanding corporate citizens.

As an inventor, I have invented several major concepts, business methods and technology solutions such as Document GPS, Document of Things (DoT) and Contract of Things (CoT) where records, documents, and contracts are transformed into trackable, interoperable and intelligent assets.

I am a member of the Forbes Tech Council. I regularly share my experience and innovative ideas through Forbes and other publications, as well as media interviews.

Prior to ShelterZoom, I worked as an enterprise architect in Australia. I have successfully led many complex and high value programs as a lead architect throughout my career working for large corporations. The US$40-billion joint venture project between ConocoPhillips and Origin Energy, and several major ERP transformation programs are among a list of my highlights as a lead architect.

Awards and Recognition:
- Gartner Hype Cycle for Web3.0 and Blockchain 2022
- Top 50 Startup-WorldFestival 2021
- Best Contract Management Solution 2021-FinTech Breakthrough
- The Responsible 100 NY City & State
- Newsmaker 2021 and 2022-RISMedia
- Top Techs 2020-Real Estate Weekly
- Female Innovator of the Year-Women World Awards 2019
- Real Trends 2019 Game Changer
- Best Emerging Technology 2018, SIIA CODiE Awards
- Company of the Year-Blockchain 2018, CIO Applications
- The Blockchain Startup 2018, The Blocks Awards (Runner up)
- Forbes Tech Council
- Chief Executive Women Program
- Business Information Systems Award for the student with the highest overall performance in the Bachelor of Business in Business Information Systems, RMIT University, Australia