Susan Taing

Susan Taing is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of bhold, a modern design house based in New York that leverages emerging technologies to develop functional lifestyle accessories. Prior to establishing her own hardware and design firm in 2013, she spent over half a decade at Google, where she managed product marketing initiatives and global search campaigns. Taing holds undergraduate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which informed her subsequent transition into rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing sectors. Through bhold, she has launched multiple commercial product lines utilizing 3D printing technology, frequently employing platforms like Kickstarter to validate consumer demand and secure initial production capital. Today, her primary focus remains on integrating innovative manufacturing techniques with everyday consumer goods while also operating as an active early-stage investor in the broader technology ecosystem.