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.
🚀 Career trajectory
Early Career Foundation
Began with internships at PwC and KPMG in Sydney, Australia, building a foundational understanding of business operations.
✦ Internship
✦ Finance
✦ 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.
✦ Partnerships
✦ Business Development
✦ Sales
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder
Founded Xoogler.co, a massive global alumni community, and Xoogler Ventures, a VC firm dedicated to supporting ex-Googlers.
✦ Founder
✦ Community Building
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Startup Ecosystem
Co-Founder at Key
Currently co-founding Key, applying extensive experience in community, venture, and partnerships to a new professional intelligence platform.
✦ Co-Founder
✦ Professional Intelligence
✦ Startup
💪🏻 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.