Chris Haoxin Xu

Pioneer
DISC Type : isd

Founder at AcouBatt

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris Haoxin Xu is the Founder of AcouBatt, a venture born from his MBA at London Business School that uses acoustic sensors to optimize battery manufacturing. His expertise lies in commercializing deep tech, having previously managed P&L and driven significant growth as a Business Development Manager at Emma – The Sleep Company.

Chris is deeply immersed in the entrepreneurial world, actively participating in and winning startup competitions across Europe and the US. He is passionate about transforming innovative research into viable, high-growth businesses, leveraging his business school network and experience to bring new technologies to market.

A decorated founder, Chris has won major startup competitions with two different ventures: AcouBatt at INNOVA Europe and another startup, Riple, at an NYC MBA pitch competition.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Battery Technology
As the Founder of AcouBatt, he is solving a multi-billion dollar problem in battery manufacturing by using acoustic sensors and machine learning to reduce waste.
Commercializing Research
He co-founded AcouBatt through London Business School's "Innovation to Market" course, which partners MBA students with scientists to build ventures from their research.
Startup Pitching
He has a proven record of success in high-stakes competitions, having won both the INNOVA Europe Grand Prize and an NYC MBA startup pitch competition.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2025
Founder at AcouBatt
7-2023 - 10-2023
Executive Associate at Swavy
4-2023 - 7-2023
Senior Business Development Manager at Emma – The Sleep Company
8-2022 - 4-2023
Business Development Manager Switzerland at Emma – The Sleep Company
4-2022 - 8-2022
Strategic Project Manager US at Emma – The Sleep Company

Education

7-2023 - 7-2025
Master of Business Administration - MBA from London Business School
2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Tübingen

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Insights For Selling To Chris Haoxin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris Haoxin is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris Haoxin

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris Haoxin move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Chris Haoxin take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

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