Burton Li, Founder and CEO

Meet Burton Li, the founder and CEO of Sutro Li, whose mission to empower nonprofits through expert financial management was born from a unique blend of activism and entrepreneurship. Since founding the company in 2009, Burton has strived to make accounting a powerful tool for positive change in the world.

A graduate of UC Santa Cruz's Community Studies program, Burton's journey from nonprofit bookkeeper to CEO is marked by his unwavering commitment to simplifying complex financial information and processes. His vision led to the establishment of Sutro Li Private Limited in Pune, India in 2016, creating a global team dedicated to nonprofit success.

Burton's philosophy of transparency, collaboration, and accessibility in financial management has transformed how nonprofits approach their finances. When he's not busy making accounting elegant and user-friendly, Burton enjoys life between San Francisco and Truckee with his family. An enthusiastic fly fisherman, musician, and dog lover, he brings the same passion to his personal life as he does to his mission of empowering great causes.

Contact Burton:

email: burton.li@sutroli.com
linkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sutroli/