Joseph Zhou

Joseph Zhou is a seasoned professional with a robust background in product and engineering, particularly in risk management at Brex, where he successfully reduced fraud losses by $20 million. He has tackled various challenges such as disputes, declines, and login friction. Zhou’s academic journey includes a stint in a PhD program in AI/ML at Purdue University, which he left to pursue professional opportunities. He played a pivotal role in establishing Cisco Innovation Labs, expanding the team from one to 35 within four years. Zhou also ventured into the mobile gaming industry in Singapore as a CFO, where he managed a startup that achieved a $50M annual recurring revenue, set up a licensed poker operation in Europe, and scaled the team from zero to 80 members. His responsibilities extended to managing KYC, AML, compliance, responsible gaming, and fraud prevention. Zhou has partnered with Vanta and Advantage Partners to achieve SOC 2 Type II compliance, obtaining the certification on December 23, 2023, and is committed to its annual renewal. His professional presence is maintained on LinkedIn, complete with a profile picture.