Justin Zhen

Justin Zhen is a distinguished sales and marketing leader with a rich background of over 10 years in external data. As a co-founder of Thinknum Alternative Data, he successfully secured $12M in funding and expanded the team to over 50 members. Justin's expertise has led to numerous appearances on major TV networks like CNN and CNBC, where he shared valuable insights derived from external data analysis. Additionally, he has been a speaker at more than 40 data conferences. Currently, he holds a pivotal role in sales at Qloo, an AI company specializing in data and cultural recommendations. Justin holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Financial Engineering from Princeton University and has engaged in cultural studies at Beijing Normal University. Throughout his career, he has held key positions such as Vice President of Sales at Qloo, CNBC Contributor, and Board Member at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). Justin's professional journey includes notable stints as a Senior Analyst at the Strategic Investment Fund and a Sales and Trading Analyst at BNP Paribas.