Chris Xu is an accomplished Head of Data with a broad range of experience in the tech industry. He worked at Meta, where he led data science for the VR Growth & Engagement pillar, and Instagram New Monetization Bets. Currently, he is Head of Data at Karat Financial, a company that is developing a better bank for creators. Education-wise, Chris studied applied math, economics, computer science, and mathematics at Harvard University and the University of Oxford.

Chris has a passion for data and believes it's the voice of how people are using a product. By responsibly leveraging data, he thinks we can build an exponentially superior product. In addition to his role at Karat and Meta, Chris has also worked as a data scientist and an instructor at General Assembly.

In summary, Chris has a wealth of experience in data science and has worked for top companies in the tech industry. He is passionate about using data to build better products and is currently leading data efforts at Karat Financial.