Chanel (Jianing) Zhu

United States of America

About Me

As a serial entrepreneur, her startup experience has centered on FinTech and FoodTech. Her first FinTech startup was selected for Microsoft’s and Oracle’s startup programs, and she helped her previous venture secure its first batch of pilot projects, transitioning it from pre-revenue to the revenue stage. Recently, she facilitated a Hong Kong-based 12-Michelin-star-recommended brand in opening its first North American branch and co-hosted a branding conference featuring 15+ brands, industry experts, and influencers, with over 120 attendees. Currently, she is assisting the robot chef brand Hestia with its expansion into the North American market. Cohost of YS Alpha Club (a premium Wall Street finance community) and Speaker at Rise2Gether, she has curated and led discussions on global brand expansion strategies, emphasizing Gen-Z engagement, female entrepreneurship, and cross-industry innovation. Official Content Creator for UX Collective and Impact Fellow at the Global Sustainability Leadership Institute, she continues to bridge innovation and leadership across industries.

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