Xuan Yong

Xuan Yong is a prominent business leader and entrepreneur who co-founded Workrise, formerly known as RigUp, in March 2014.1 He served as the CEO and Co-Founder of Workrise from its inception until December 2022, a tenure of 8 years and 10 months.1 Currently, Xuan Yong holds the position of Chairman and Co-Founder at Workrise.1

Professional Background

Before founding Workrise, Xuan Yong had a successful career in the financial sector:

• Senior Analyst at Citadel Investment Group (October 2011 - March 2014)1
• Senior Analyst at Kortright Capital (December 2010 - October 2011)1
• Analyst at D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. (October 2008 - November 2010)1
• Analyst at Goldman Sachs (July 2007 - September 2008)1

Workrise and Industry Focus

Workrise, under Xuan Yong's leadership, has focused on addressing the needs of skilled workers in various industries. In 2019, Yong highlighted the importance of taking care of today's skilled workers, which he described as the core ethos of Workrise.2 The company appears to be involved in tackling the skilled worker shortage, as evidenced by Yong's engagement with industry discussions on this topic.3

Location and Network

Xuan Yong is based in Austin, Texas, United States.1 He has established a significant professional network, with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1

Xuan Yong's career trajectory demonstrates a transition from the financial sector to entrepreneurship, with a focus on innovating in the skilled labor market through his work at Workrise.