Xiaochen Zhang

Xiaochen Zhang has a diverse work experience in various industries and organizations. Some of their notable roles include serving as an Investor at Gaingels, where they focus on investing in disruptive FinTech and artificial intelligence ventures. Xiaochen also worked as the CEO of the Blockchain Frontier Foundation, driving innovation at the intersection of blockchain technology and sustainable development goals. Additionally, Xiaochen has experience as the Chief Executive Officer at FinTech4Good, a global network focused on emerging technologies. Xiaochen has also held leadership positions at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Inter-American Development Bank. In their career, Xiaochen has worked on projects related to green finance, innovative finance, and climate change. Throughout their career, Xiaochen has demonstrated a commitment to leveraging technology for social impact and driving solutions for a better world.

Xiaochen Zhang has a strong educational background with a focus on finance, global studies, and international relations. Their education history is as follows:

Xiaochen Zhang pursued Ph.D studies in Innovative Finance for Development at Virginia Tech starting in 2008. The year of completion is not provided, suggesting that Xiaochen Zhang may still be pursuing this degree.

Prior to their Ph.D studies, Xiaochen Zhang obtained a Master's degree in Global Studies from Leipzig University. They started their studies in 2006 and completed them in 2008.

Before their time at Leipzig University, Xiaochen Zhang pursued a Master's degree in International Relations at the Communication University of China. Starting in 2003, they completed their studies in 2006.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Xiaochen Zhang holds several certifications. They obtained the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme certification from the University of Oxford in June 2022. In June 2021, they obtained the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS). They also obtained AWS Partner: Accreditation (Business) and AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical) certifications from AWS in March 2021.