Xiao Zhang

Enigma
DISC Type : cdi

Fractional Chief Technology Officer at Wealthy Doctor Institute LLC

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Xiao Zhang is the Director of Analytics and Data Solutions at the University of Chicago, leveraging over 20 years of experience in AI, advanced analytics, and digital transformation. He leads teams in developing data-driven strategies across diverse sectors, including higher education and finance. Xiao is an alumnus of McGill University and Harvard Business School.

Outside of his professional role, Xiao is a dedicated endurance athlete who recently completed the Chicago Marathon. He often draws parallels between the discipline of marathon training and the strategic implementation of AI, viewing both as long-term endeavors requiring patience and persistence. He has a passion for mentorship and developing critical thinking skills in others.

He founded an organization called Youth Voices to teach speech and debate, personally coaching and mentoring over 500 students for national tournaments.

Personality Overview

Fast Follower

Friendly Yet Blunt

Hard To Convince

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

AI in Higher Education
He spearheads analytics and develops predictive ML models for admissions, enrollment, and executive education programs at the University of Chicago.
Geospatial Intelligence
Previously led geospatial intelligence projects at GE Capital, building applications to optimize site selection, assess market opportunities, and manage risk.
Long-term AI Strategy
He has publicly compared implementing AI to marathon training, emphasizing that it is a long-term strategic race and not a short sprint.

Media Appearances

Xiao has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Fractional Chief Technology Officer at Wealthy Doctor Institute LLC
1-2022
Director of Analytics and Data Solutions at University of Chicago
11-2016 - 5-2020
Founder at Youth Voices (Formerly Elite Leadership Institute)
11-2015 - 1-2022
Data Architect at University of Chicago
6-2014 - 11-2015
Geospatial Developer at GE Capital

Education

12-2025 - 10-2026
Chief AI Officer Program from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1-2025 - 2025
General Management Program (GMP38) from Harvard Business School

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Insights For Selling To Xiao

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Xiao is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Xiao

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Xiao move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Xiao take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Xiao

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