Jon Xu, Angel Investor

Jon Xu is a technology executive and investor with a strong background in digital wealth and entrepreneurship. He currently serves as a Funding Board Member at the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program, where he helps provide seed funding and mentorship to student‑initiated ventures. He has also held roles as Board Director at Wahed and Entrepreneur in Residence at Canvas Ventures, advising founders and supporting early‑stage growth. Earlier in his career, Jon was Managing Director of Digital Wealth at BlackRock, where he led FutureAdvisor, a digital investment platform acquired by BlackRock, and helped scale its reach in fintech. His experience bridges product leadership, venture advising, and operational expertise across finance and technology. As an angel investor, Jon has backed startups including Powder, Double, and Vise, reflecting his focus on fintech, SaaS, and consumer technology. His portfolio highlights a commitment to supporting innovative founders at the seed and pre‑seed stages.