Hi, I'm Christopher Fong - Founder and community builder
I thrive on building vibrant professional communities and empowering entrepreneurial journeys. My passion lies in connecting exceptional talent with groundbreaking opportunities, fostering growth from startup incubation to venture capital investment. I excel in environments where innovation meets collaboration.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Previously drove strategic partnerships for top startups within Google's 'Project Sand Hill'.
Currently co-founding Key and leading Xoogler Ventures, supporting ex-Google founders.
Can help others by leveraging a vast ex-Googler network for community, investment, and career opportunities.
š Career trajectory
Early Career Foundation
Began with internships at PwC and KPMG in Sydney, Australia, building a foundational understanding of business operations.
ā¦ Internship
ā¦ Finance
ā¦ Accounting
Google Ecosystem Expertise
Spent 7 years at Google in Business Development, Partnerships, and Sales, gaining comprehensive knowledge of major product areas and high-growth startups.
ā¦ Google
ā¦ Partnerships
ā¦ Business Development
ā¦ Sales
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder
Founded Xoogler.co, a massive global alumni community, and Xoogler Ventures, a VC firm dedicated to supporting ex-Googlers.
ā¦ Founder
ā¦ Community Building
ā¦ Venture Capital
ā¦ Startup Ecosystem
Co-Founder at Key
Currently co-founding Key, applying extensive experience in community, venture, and partnerships to a new professional intelligence platform.
ā¦ Co-Founder
ā¦ Professional Intelligence
ā¦ Startup
šŖš» Superpowers
Community Architect
Building and scaling global professional networks
Founded and grew Xoogler.co to 24,000+ members worldwide.
Established Xoogler School and Jobs Marketplace for continuous learning and career growth.
Organizes over 300 events annually to foster connections.
Venture Catalyst
Connecting startups with investment and expertise
General Partner at Xoogler Ventures, supporting ex-Google founders.
Succeeded the Xoogler Investment Syndicate with 2,500+ investors.
Leverages deep industry knowledge to guide early-stage companies.
Strategic Partnerships Maestro
Driving growth through high-level collaborations
Worked with top startups on Google's 'Project Sand Hill'.
Managed partnerships across Google's vast product areas.
Expert in business development and strategic alliances.
I'm excited about
Discovering and connecting with innovative founders and potential collaborators.
Exploring new avenues for community growth and engagement.
Identifying emerging trends and opportunities within the tech and startup landscape.
I can help with
Connecting you with a vast network of experienced ex-Googlers for advice and opportunities.
Providing insights into startup scaling and venture capital through Xoogler Ventures.
Facilitating introductions to potential investors and co-founders.
I would love your help on
Seeking introductions to experts in emerging technology sectors.
Looking for strategic partners for Key's growth initiatives.
Interested in connecting with individuals passionate about building strong professional communities.