XICHANG GONG
Thornhill,ON
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
North Horizon – Sixty Degree Team
North York, ON
01.2023 - Current
- Managed backend operations and streamlined workflows for the Sixty Degree investment team, aligning processes with organizational objectives, and ensuring efficiency.
- Designed and implemented automated reporting systems using Python and Power BI, reducing manual reporting time by 30%, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to resolve bottlenecks, enhancing collaboration, and timely project execution.
- Led quarterly reviews to evaluate team performance and project progress, providing data-driven recommendations to improve operational efficiency, and achieve organizational goals.
Investment Associate
North Horizon
North York, ON
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence on over 100 startups across Data Infrastructure, AI/ML, and FinTech verticals, evaluating investor decks, financial models, and market trends to assess investment potential.
- Managed deal flow by screening over 500 startups annually, identifying high-growth opportunities, and presenting strategic recommendations to the investment committee.
- Built and maintained financial models to support valuation and decision-making processes, directly influencing over $200 million in capital deployment.
- Played a critical role in strategic investments, including Cyberhaven, Grafana, and SpaceX, delivering detailed market research, and risk analysis to support decision-making.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Cryptocurrency Mining Operation
Markham, Ontario
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Launched and managed a cryptocurrency mining operation with two partners, overseeing equipment procurement, technology setup, and software configuration.
- Designed and implemented energy-efficient protocols, reducing electricity costs by 20% while maintaining performance levels.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to secure cost-effective equipment deals, optimizing startup capital utilization.
- Directed daily operations, including performance monitoring and issue resolution, ensuring continuous system uptime and efficiency.
Founder & General Manager
Tabletop Gaming Café
Toronto, Ontario
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Independently funded and operated a tabletop gaming café, specializing in immersive role-playing game experiences and board games.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy, leveraging social media and local partnerships, increasing customer footfall by 150% within the first three months.
- Developed a customer loyalty program that boosted repeat visits by 30%, enhancing long-term revenue streams.
- Managed a team of 15 employees, including 10 game hosts and 5 kitchen staff, overseeing recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
Investment Assistant(Intern)
36Kr
BEIJING, CHINA
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Supported the investment team by preparing pitch materials, supervising financial models, and assisting with startup evaluations.
- Coordinated with startup founders during due diligence, gathering operational and financial data to assess the viability of business models, and scalability potential.
Education
B.com.with Honours - Accounting
York University
Toronto, ON07.2022
Big Data Certificate - Data Analytics
York University
Toronto, ON04-2024
Skills
- Project Management, Financial Modelling, Python, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel, VBA, Market Research, Business Plan Development, Pitch Deck Creation
Timeline
Project Manager
North Horizon – Sixty Degree Team
01.2023 - Current
Investment Associate
North Horizon
09.2021 - 12.2022
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Cryptocurrency Mining Operation
01.2021 - 03.2022
Founder & General Manager
Tabletop Gaming Café
11.2019 - 10.2021
Investment Assistant(Intern)
36Kr
06.2018 - 09.2018
B.com.with Honours - Accounting
York University
Big Data Certificate - Data Analytics
York University
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