Lin William Cong
About Lin William Cong
Lin William Cong is a Senior Economist with extensive academic and professional experience in finance and economics. He has held positions at prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and Cornell University, and has received multiple awards for his research and teaching.
Work at Chainlink Labs
Lin William Cong serves as a Senior Economist and Senior Economic Advisor at Chainlink Labs. He has been in these roles since 2021 and 2022, respectively. His work focuses on economic analysis and advising within the blockchain and decentralized finance sectors.
Education and Expertise
Lin William Cong holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Finance from Stanford University, where he also completed a Master of Science (MS) in Statistics. His academic background includes a summa cum laude graduation from Harvard University, where he earned a Joint A.B. (Bachelor) - A.M. (Master of Arts) in Physics, Math and Physics, and Economics. His studies in Financial Economics and Economic Data Science further establish his expertise in finance and economics.
Background
Cong has a diverse academic and professional background. He worked as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Stanford Graduate School of Business from 2010 to 2014. He later served as an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2014 to 2019. His involvement in academia includes leadership roles, such as serving as president of the Ph.D. students association at Stanford University.
Achievements
Lin William Cong has received several awards for his contributions to finance and economics. He was honored with the Asian American Award for Graduate Leadership and the Finance Theory Group Paper Award at Stanford University. Additionally, he received the AAM-CAMRI-CFA Institute Prize in Asset Management and the CME Best Paper Award for his research. He was also named one of the 2020 Poets & Quants 40 under 40 World's Best Business School Professors.
Consulting and Speaking Engagements
Cong has consulted for significant regulatory lawsuits involving KIN/Kik and Telegram's TON regarding their ICOs. He has been invited to speak and teach at prestigious institutions, including the IMF, Asset Management Association of China, SEC, and various federal reserve banks, showcasing his influence in the field.