Geng Le (born Ma Baoli) is the founder of Blued, one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ social networking apps. A former police officer, he lived a double life for years running Danlan.org, a non-profit website for gay men, before coming out and dedicating himself to the tech industry.
"I want to use the power of technology to help more people live with dignity and sunshine."
Impact
Geng Le transformed a simple grassroots website into a Nasdaq-listed company (BlueCity), proving the immense economic and social potential of the "Pink Economy" in China. Beyond business, his platform has been instrumental in public health, partnering with the government for HIV/AIDS screening and prevention. He has significantly increased the visibility of the gay community in the Chinese corporate and tech world, advocating for social acceptance through economic empowerment.