Xudong Zhu is a talented journalist with experience spanning various industries. He has a Bachelor's degree in International Journalism from the Communication University of China. After graduation, he started working at Global Entrepreneur Magazine as a journalist. Later, he held positions as a journalist and consultant at Tencent and Happy Elements, respectively. He then became a Senior Writer at PingWest before joining Phoenix New Media Ltd. as the Deputy Editor In Chief of ifeng.com.

During his time as a technology journalist for eight years, he had the opportunity to interview high-profile executives and founders such as Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn, Yuri Milner of DST Investment, and Shiryl Sandberg of Facebook, among others. He has also interviewed many startup CEOs, including the founders of Airbnb, Duolingo, Flipboard, Quip, and many more.

Besides his journalism career, Xudong Zhu has worked in other industries as an English language teacher, sales representative at Kabel Furniture, and as the Asia PR & Marketing Manager at Education Ecosystem.

Xudong Zhu has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience covering various industries, which contributes to his deep understanding of startups and tech giants. He possesses exceptional communication skills, the ability to conduct insightful interviews, and an eagerness to learn and stay informed about current events.