Christina Zhu-Weaver is a deal-maker, investor, business strategist, and expert on US-China partnerships, working in Silicon Valley in venture capital and startups and championing proposals to Tesla, the city of Berkeley, and more. Her acute foresight for investment and opportunity; deep cultural acuity, and understanding of policy and business considerations to build support for joint US-China and public-private proposals; as well as expertise in finance, regulation, compliance, and securities, make her a trusted business advisor with credibility, integrity, and a time-proven track record. 

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Christina Zhu-Weaver is also the Chief Strategy & Fun Officer at Robosen Robotics, an innovative AI and robotics company celebrated for its groundbreaking work in entertainment and companion robots. In collaboration with industry giants like Hasbro and Disney, Robosen Robotics has introduced revolutionary creations, including the world's first AutoTransforming robots Optimus Prime, Grimlock and interactive Buzz Lightyear – beloved American superheroes and characters. The company's mission is to bring happiness to humanity while driving innovation in the entertainment industry.

 

Christina's diverse career spans corporate leadership, venture capital, startups, and bridging connections between the US and Asian markets. Her extensive experience has honed her ability to identify strategic opportunities and navigate complex business landscapes. In 2016, during the early days of the Electric Vehicle industry and in anticipation of the direction of cleantech, Christina demonstrated her visionary thinking as a strategic advisor by championing a proposal for a strategic partnership between Tesla and a major Chinese automotive manufacturing city. The proposal introduced a pioneering model termed the "Three Networks" (comprising the smart grid, intelligent charging stations, and intelligent transportation networks) and a "One Car (utilizing Tesla cars as data sensors)" ecosystem, featuring diversified revenue streams. This forward-thinking initiative not only aligned with China's sustainability goals and Tesla's mission for sustainable transport but also laid the foundation for the future development of AI-empowered autonomous driving.

Christina is an alumna of Stanford Graduate School of Business and a graduate of the Stanford Executive Program. She is also a proud member of Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs. She holds multiple securities licenses, including Series 63, 7, and 79 Securities, and is a licensed CPA in both New York and California. Recognizing educational disparities in certain parts of the US, she co-founded Y-Labs, a non-profit youth business accelerator dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurship among underrepresented youth. She is also a cultural broker and has hosted and moderated numerous national and international summits. Christina's deep appreciation for cultural diversity in America stems from living with her family in various parts of the US, including Arkansas, Texas, New York, and Washington. She now calls Silicon Valley her home, where she resides with her technologist husband and two children.