Jennifer Zhu Scott (朱晋郦) is an entrepreneur and investor based in Hong Kong, known for her involvement in blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and other deep tech.[1]
Jennifer Zhu Scott | |
|---|---|
 Speaking at the World Economic Forum's Global Technology Governance Summit 2021 | |
| Born | Sichuan Province, China |
| Education | Sichuan University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Early life and education
editJennifer Zhu Scott was born in Sichuan Province in Southwestern China. She completed a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at Sichuan University, China in 1997.[2] She later completed an MBA in Finance at Manchester Business School, where her research examined private equity and venture capital in China.[citation needed] She has also been listed by the institution as a distinguished alumna.[3]
Scott has participated in academic and public discussions, including debates at the Oxford University in 2017 on universal basic income and at Princeton University in 2018 on sustainable energy.[4]
Career
editZhu Scott has worked in the financial technology industry, including areas related to artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data-related technologies. She has held positions including Head of Business Development and Strategy in APAC region[clarification needed] at Thomson Reuters. She has also been involved as an investor and advisor to fintech startups. Earlier in her career, she co-founded an education company in China, which she later exited before moving to the United Kingdom, where she served as a senior advisor to an education subsidiary of Daily Mail & General Trust.[4]
In 2015, Zhu Scott founded Radian Partners, a Hong Kong-based advisory and investment firm focused on deep technology and renewable energy.[5]
Zhu Scott has been associated with initiatives of the World Economic Forum, including serving as a member of its councils related to China and blockchain. She was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2013. In 2016, she was re-appointed by the World Economic Forum to be one of the 20 members of the inaugural Council of The Future of Blockchain. She has also been included in lists such as Forbes’ “Top 50 Women in Tech” (2018). Additionally, she has been affiliated with institutions including Chatham House and the Aspen Institute.[4]
She has participated as a speaker at conferences and events on topics including artificial intelligence, financial technology, and economic trends, including discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Her contributions also include authorship and co-authorship of reports and white papers on technology and related topics, as well as writing columns for publications such as Caixin Global.[4][6]
She has been credited as a consultant for the fifth and sixth seasons of the HBO television series Silicon Valley.[7][8]
Personal life
editZhu Scott was raised in Sichuan Province, China, and has described experiencing financial hardship during her childhood.
She lives in Hong Kong with her husband and their two daughters.[4]
References
edit- ↑ "Tech leader Jennifer Zhu Scott: 'success is not just a number'". South China Morning Post. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "【成都日报】川大校友入选福布斯2018全球科技50女性榜". 四川大学. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ↑ "Jennifer Zhu Scott". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Jennifer Zhu Scott | Business | Technology | Chartwell Speakers". Expert Keynote and Motivational Speakers | Chartwell Speakers. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ↑ "Radian Partners". Radian Partners. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ↑ "朱晋郦：中国市场和美国市场已紧密联系". 手机新浪网 (in Chinese (China)). 29 November 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "Jennifer Zhu Scott". Forbes. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ↑ Neveling, Andre (28 August 2024). "AI On The Future: Meet Digital Pioneer Jennifer Zhu Scott". www.prestigeonline.com. Retrieved 27 March 2026.