Annie Xu

Education: Pursuing a BA in Economics-Mathematics and Cognitive Science at Columbia University

Recent projects include: Springboard to Opportunity

Personal interests include: going to art museums, doodling in her sketchbook, traveling, cooking, playing squash

Annie is an undergraduate student with a double major in Econ-Math and Cognitive Science at Columbia University. Having worked with various start-ups, she is passionate about responsible investments and the impact-driven start-up space.

Most recently, Annie has been working as an intern in partnership and growth at Rainforest Connection, a nonprofit focused on using AI eco-acoustic monitoring to measure ecosystem health and environmental impact. She is also a member of the Humans to Humans Accelerator Cohort, helping to scale impact-driven start-ups in emerging economies.

Planning to specialize in behavioral economics, Annie is deeply interested in the intersection between cognitive processes and economic decision making. She currently works as a research assistant at the Learning Lab at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute for Mind, Brain, and Behavior.  

On campus, Annie is an analyst for the Columbia University Impact Investing Network, and works as a Resident Advisor for the first-year community. An art history lover and food enthusiast, she spends her free time exploring museums and new restaurants in NYC.