Chang Xu

Chang Xu is a Partner at Basis Set Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in technical founders building products in artificial intelligence and infrastructure.14 She joined Basis Set in 2019 and leads investments in more technical products.1

Professional Background

Chang Xu has a diverse background in technology, consulting, and entrepreneurship:

• Venture Capital: Before joining Basis Set, she was a Principal at Upfront Ventures from 2016 to 2019.13
• Entrepreneurship: She co-founded and served as Chief Operating Officer of Sunshine Library (now OnionMath) in Beijing, China from 2012 to 2013.1
• Consulting: Chang worked as a Consultant and Associate at The Boston Consulting Group between 2010 and 2014.1
• Tech Industry: She held positions at Microsoft as a Program Manager and at Jane Street Capital as a Quantitative Trader.1

Education

Chang Xu has a strong educational background:

• MBA from Harvard Business School
• Bachelor's Degree from Harvard University1

Current Role and Interests

At Basis Set Ventures, Chang focuses on:

• Investing in developer-led products and technical founders34
• Running #DevFounders, a community of over 350 technical founders4
• Exploring and investing in infrastructure and AI technologies4

Chang describes her role as a VC as being similar to running a "one-woman startup," highlighting the entrepreneurial nature of her work in venture capital.2