Those experiences offered the Princeton graduate the experience to promote an exchange between Chinese companies and the global market as well as overseas corporations looking to do business in China, with the world's second-biggest economy.
The art market, supported by China's economic growth of recent years, is being driven by unprecedented opportunities brought from technological improvement and the Chinese people's growing spiritual demand, Cai said.
"Technology removed the barriers in space and time for fine art auctions and private sales and gives a big boost to our online-only sales," Cai said.
Q&A
How do you spend your weekends?
I like to dedicate weekends to time with family and friends. I run, practice yoga, or hike in the countryside outside Beijing. Occasionally I attend concerts or go to theaters.
How many times a year do you visit art museums? Which have you visited most recently?
Whenever I can, for work or pleasure. When I travel to a new city, I always set some time aside to check out the local museums. Most recently I visited Long Museum (West Bund) in Shanghai, an impressive private museum that just opened in March.
What is the book you are reading?
Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think. It helps me understand the social and market impact of a hot technology trend.
Who are your favorite artists in oils?
I love Vincent van Gogh, Mark Rothko and Giorgio Morandi.
Do you still play basketball?
I don't play basketball anymore. Instead I jog, workout or practice yoga.
What quality do you most admire in a woman?
Independence.
Which living person is your business icon?
Hank Paulson. (American banker who served as the 74th US Secretary of the Treasury from July 2006 to January 2009)
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