Jocelyn is a recent graduate of University of Chicago and studied economics and public policy there. In her free time. she enjoys traveling, trying out new recipes, listening to podcasts, and watching late-night comedy shows.
Takayuki Nakagawa is currently studying as an MBA student in Columbia Business School’s Class of 2022. Before starting his MBA, he worked as a management consultant in A.T. Kearney’s Japan Office, advised leading organizations in various engagements all over the world, focusing mainly on the healthcare industry, such as big pharma, medical appliance companies, and public agencies involved in healthcare. Mr. Nakagawa graduated from the University of Tokyo and got a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science before starting his career as a consultant.
Daisy Wu graduated from Michigan State University with a master in accounting degree. With a diverse background in venture capital (LEL/ GoingVC Partner), financial services (Deloitte/ PwC), and management consulting (The Barthwell Group), Wu dedicates her experience and knowledge to help businesses and individuals achieve their missions and generate economic growth.
Noah is a Research Associate at Harvard Business School, researching modern Chinese businesses. Prior to HBS, Noah worked at the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, where he developed business programs for its corporate members. Noah graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with double majors in Chinese and Economics & Strategy. In his free time, Noah enjoys cooking, following the NBA, and trying out new restaurants.
Sheng Xu, CFA, FRM, CAIA, is the Founder of Alect Labs, an innovation lab at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and next-generation financial infrastructure. She also serves as a Venture Partner and Advisor at Lair East Labs, where she collaborates with global founders and visionaries to scale transformative technologies with purpose.
Previously, Sheng was a Director at BlackRock, bringing over 13 years of experience in the FinTech industry. She led strategic initiatives across systematic trading, investment platforms, and operational excellence — solving challenges that influenced billions in assets and trillions in global trading volume.
Deeply committed to the convergence of AI and blockchain, Sheng explores how their synergy can unlock transparency, decentralization, and trust in complex financial systems. Her expertise spans systemic infrastructure design, governance and risk management, and scalable fintech architecture — advancing innovation that is ethical, resilient, and future-ready.
