Xiaochen Zhang is the Founder and CEO of Fintech4Good (Chicago), a global network that collaborates with startups, industry leaders, nonprofits, and investors to harness blockchain, AI, metaverse, and cloud computing for social good. He is an investor, impact fund developer, educator, and innovation leader who also champions new pathways for stakeholders involved in the UN-hosted COP-related events. Xiaochen talks with Mary Kurek, and co-host, Stanley Li, Founder and CEO of Netswitch Technology Management (Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Risk and GRC) about the work and challenges in moving technology into the global market of problem solving. He also shares information about the next COP events coming in Fall 2023 and the types of connections he wishes to make. Frontrunners Development is a business development agency focused on social impact and creating connections between people - primarily partnerships that tap into the UN SDGs. The people we interview for our media platform, Frontrunners Innovate, are working from the diplomatic, corporate, founder, and nonprofit levels on innovating solutions in education, climate, economic development, international relations and peace, youth, development, clean oceans, poverty, and more. Most interviews generate new and exciting opportunities, often before we even get off the interview. To see our most current videos and connect with us, visit https://www.frontrunnersinnovate.com/