Hi, I'm Chris Fong - Founder of a large global Google alumni community and venture fund, with prior experience at Google in partnerships and business development.
I'm passionate about empowering founders and building impactful communities. I thrive at the intersection of technology and human connection, driving innovation and fostering growth for ambitious professionals and early-stage startups. Let's build something great.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led strategic partnerships at Google across major product areas like Ads and Cloud.
Co-founded Key, a platform for professional networking and opportunity discovery.
Connects founders with investors and strategic partners, offering startup mentorship.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in Big Four
Began career with internships at PwC and KPMG, gaining foundational experience in risk management and professional services.
✦ Internship
✦ Risk Management
✦ Professional Services
Google Ecosystem Innovator
Spent 7 years at Google, developing expertise in business development, partnerships, and sales across major product lines, followed by launching Xoogler.co.
✦ Partnerships
✦ Business Development
✦ Community Building
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Co-founded Key, a professional networking platform, and leads Xoogler Ventures, demonstrating a continuous drive for innovation and founder support.
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Entrepreneurship
💪🏻 Superpowers
Community Architect
Expert in building and scaling large, engaged professional communities.
✦ Founded and grew Xoogler.co to over 35,000+ members, fostering a global network of Google alumni.
✦ Launched Xoogler School and a Jobs Marketplace to provide education and career opportunities for community members.
✦ Manages a global team of over 100 volunteers to support community initiatives and events.
Venture Catalyst
Proven track record in venture capital and investment syndicates.
✦ General Partner at Xoogler Ventures, supporting ex-Google founders.
✦ Succeeded the Xoogler Investment Syndicate, which had over 2,500 investors.
✦ Passionate about identifying and empowering early-stage startups with strong founding teams.
Strategic Partnerships Pioneer
Deep experience in forging high-impact partnerships with leading startups and tech companies.
✦ Worked with key Google product areas including Ads, Cloud, YouTube, and Nest.
✦ Managed partnerships with top-tier startups like Coinbase, Lyft, and MyFitnessPal during a critical growth phase.
✦ Leveraged Google's 'Project Sand Hill' to support strategic alliances and business development.
I'm excited about
✦ Building the future of professional networking and opportunity discovery with Key.
✦ Empowering the next generation of founders through Xoogler Ventures and the Xoogler community.
✦ Connecting ambitious professionals and driving innovation at the intersection of technology and community.
I can help with
✦ Connect founders with investors and strategic partners.
✦ Provide mentorship and guidance for navigating the startup ecosystem.
✦ Facilitate access to talent and job opportunities within the Xoogler network.
I would love your help on
✦ Share insights on emerging tech trends and investment opportunities.
✦ Introduce promising founders or innovative companies to the Xoogler network.
✦ Offer expertise in scaling communities or building impactful partnerships.
