Xiaoping (Bob) Xu is a prominent figure in the investment and education sectors, serving as a Founding Partner at ZhenFund since its establishment in 2011, a seed fund designed to support innovative entrepreneurs, co-founded with Victor Qiang Wang and backed by Sequoia Capital China. Prior to this role, Xu co-founded the New Oriental Education & Technology Group, a leading education company, where contributions spanned from 1996 to 2006. Academic accolades include an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan, complemented by earlier studies at the Central Conservatory of Music.