Xiaohua Yang

Founder/Scientist/Creating with AI

Xiaohua Yang is the Head of Research and Innovation at nSpire AI, a company focused on transforming career potential through artificial intelligence.1 In this role, Yang serves as a strategic architect, synthesizing customer insights, company objectives, and the latest AI advancements.4

Yang brings significant experience to her position at nSpire AI:

Academic Background: She holds a PhD in International Business/Strategic Management from the University of Kansas, an MBA from Iowa State University, and a BA from Shanghai University of International Studies.2 3
Professional Experience: Yang has 20 years of research experience and is also the founder of InsurTech and FamTech.1
Academic Career: Prior to her role at nSpire AI, Yang was a tenured full professor of International Business at the University of San Francisco (USF). She was also the founding director of the Center for Business Studies and Innovation in Asia-Pacific at USF's School of Management.2 3
Research Expertise: Her specializations include the internationalization of Chinese firms, multinational enterprise corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, international R&D strategic alliances, and foreign market entry strategies.2 3
Recognition: Yang has received multiple Best Paper Awards from prestigious international conferences, as well as outstanding research and service awards from the USF School of Management.3
Editorial Roles: She has served as the senior editor of the Journal of Asia Business Studies and as a guest editor for several international journals, including Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Business Ethics Quarterly.3
Global Influence: Yang's work on the globalization of Chinese business has attracted attention from both academia and media. She has been interviewed by various news outlets and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and forums.3