Hi, I'm Chris Fong - Startup founder & participant at StartX.
I thrive on building and scaling communities and ventures, connecting people, and fueling innovation. My passion lies in empowering founders and fostering growth within the startup ecosystem, especially those with roots in tech giants.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Spent seven years at Google, partnering with top startups like Coinbase and Lyft.
Founded Xoogler.co, a global alumni network of 24,000+ Google ex-employees, and Xoogler Ventures.
Can help others by providing insights into building and scaling professional communities and connecting founders with resources.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundations
Completed internships at PwC and KPMG US, building foundational business acumen.
✦ Internship
✦ Accounting
✦ Business Fundamentals
Google Strategic Partnerships
Spent seven years at Google in Business Development, Partnerships, and Sales, engaging with top product areas and emerging startups.
✦ Partnerships
✦ Business Development
✦ Startup Engagement
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founded Xoogler.co to connect Google alumni, leading to Xoogler Ventures and a significant investment syndicate.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Community Building
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Founder
Co-Founder, Key
Currently co-founding Key, focusing on empowering professional growth and connections.
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Professional Intelligence
✦ Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Community Architect
Building bridges for tech professionals worldwide
✦ Founded Xoogler.co, a global alumni network exceeding 24,000 members.
✦ Created specialized platforms like Xoogler School and a Jobs Marketplace.
✦ Facilitate over 300 events annually for professional development.
Venture Catalyst
Fueling early-stage innovation with strategic investment
✦ General Partner at Xoogler Ventures, supporting ex-Google founders.
✦ Scaled Xoogler Investment Syndicate to over 2,500 investors.
✦ Identify and nurture high-potential startup opportunities.
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Leveraging deep industry ties for founder success
✦ Gained early experience with "Project Sand Hill" at Google.
✦ Partnered with leading startups like Coinbase and Lyft.
✦ Specializes in connecting startups with crucial resources and talent.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to expand my professional network and discover new collaborations.
✦ Eager to explore emerging trends in the startup and venture capital space.
✦ Looking to connect with individuals driving innovation in tech.
I can help with
✦ Connect aspiring founders with resources and mentorship opportunities.
✦ Facilitate introductions to potential investors and strategic partners.
✦ Provide insights into building and scaling professional communities.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify emerging tech startups for potential investment.
✦ Find collaborators for new ventures and community initiatives.
✦ Discover innovative approaches to professional development platforms.