Hi, I'm Chris Fong - Startup founder & participant at StartX
I thrive on building bridges for global talent and empowering founders through innovative ventures. My passion lies in scaling impactful communities and connecting visionary leaders to accelerate growth and foster development within dynamic ecosystems.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led strategic partnerships with top startups like Coinbase during a 7-year tenure at Google.
Co-founded Key, an innovative professional intelligence platform, and leads Xoogler Ventures.
Connects others with a vast network of experienced ex-Googlers for insights and opportunities.
🚀 Career trajectory
Corporate Foundations
Gained foundational experience through internships at PwC and KPMG.
✦ Internship
✦ Professional Services
Google Innovations
Spent 7 years in Business Development, Partnerships, and Sales across key Google products.
✦ Partnerships
✦ Business Development
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founded Xoogler.co, building a global alumni community and launching educational initiatives.
✦ Founder
✦ Community Building
✦ Alumni Network
Startup Leadership
Co-founded Key and leading Xoogler Ventures, focusing on investing and empowering founders.
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Ecosystem
💪🏻 Superpowers
Community Architect
Building bridges for global talent
✦ Grew Xoogler.co to 24,000+ members worldwide.
✦ Established global volunteer network for community support.
✦ Launched educational and job platforms for alumni.
Venture Catalyst
Fueling startup growth from alumni networks
✦ Co-founded Key, an innovative professional intelligence platform.
✦ Serve as General Partner at Xoogler Ventures.
✦ Leveraged a 2,500+ investor syndicate for early-stage support.
Strategic Partnerships Pioneer
Connecting innovative ideas with top-tier talent
✦ Managed partnerships with leading startups like Coinbase at Google.
✦ Collaborated across Google's diverse product areas.
✦ Pioneered the 'Project Sand Hill' initiative.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking collaborations to scale Key's impact.
✦ Exploring innovative startup opportunities within the Xoogler network.
✦ Connecting with leaders to foster talent development programs.
I can help with
✦ Connecting you with a vast network of experienced ex-Googlers.
✦ Providing insights into building and scaling professional communities.
✦ Facilitating introductions to potential investors and co-founders.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging tech trends for Xoogler Ventures.
✦ Discovering strategic partnership opportunities for Key.
✦ Finding niche talent for specialized roles within our network.
