Jerry Xiang — Builder

I build products with an eye for how businesses work

I'm an undergraduate student at Northwestern, pursuing a combined bachelor's and master's program in computer science, with an expected graduation in 2027. I'm interested in technology, investing, and building meaningful products

Selected experience

  1. Jun–Aug 2026

    PJT Partners

    Investment Banking Summer Analyst · New York, NY

    Worked on LP-led portfolio sales and GP-led continuation vehicles, supporting diligence, financial analysis, and discussion materials across consumer, technology, credit, and energy sectors

  2. Jun–Aug 2025

    Bank of America

    Investment Banking Summer Analyst · Hong Kong

    Built valuation analyses and transaction materials for deals across China’s consumer retail, healthcare, and TMT sectors

  3. 2023–2027

    Northwestern University

    Combined B.S./M.S. program in Computer Science · Evanston, IL

    This is where I began exploring business models, became fascinated by technology, and started building products

  4. 2019–2023

    Stevenson School

    High School · Pebble Beach, CA

    I moved to the U.S. from China, played sports, navigated a new culture, and built meaningful long-term relationships

Selected work

Featured build / 01

Chef World

A platform for saving and sharing recipes, planning weekly meals, and simplifying grocery shopping with real-time product links

Beyond work

  • Basketball
  • Cooking
  • Golf
  • Music