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Strategic Leader | De Fi & Crypto Expert | Ecosystem Growth & Operations Specialist | Apac Market Builder

Results-driven strategic leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth and operational excellence across DeFi, CeFi, and traditional finance. Proven track record in scaling platforms, aligning strategy with execution, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve high-impact results. Expertise in ecosystem development, market entry strategies, and institutional adoption in APAC and global markets.

As a versatile executive with a strong entrepreneurial background, I bring a unique combination of founder's grit and corporate leadership experience. My journey includes building and scaling a DeFi platform to 120K users, advising 20+ Web3 projects on tokenomics and go-to-market strategies, and leading institutional initiatives at OSL. My ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, design performance metrics, and manage executive-level stakeholders has been instrumental in driving organizational success.

I am passionate about leveraging my expertise in strategic planning, operational leadership, and market growth to contribute to the next phase of crypto and Web3 innovation.

Affiliations & Recognitions:

- UC Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator - Cohort
- HK Cyberport Accelerator - Incubatee
- Antler Accelerator - Cohort
- McKinsey China Expert Network (Real Estate)
- GLG Expert Network (Real Estate)


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $220,000

Hourly rate: $500

Nationality: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Residency: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong


Experience

Founder & CEO
AlgoBlocks (DeFi Aggregator Platform)
2021 - 2024
Scaled Platform: Built and scaled a multi-chain DeFi aggregator platform, achieving 120,000 users and 380% YoY growth. Protocol Integrations: Led 40+ integrations with major protocols (Uniswap, Curve, Aave) and implemented cross-chain bridges and liquidity solutions. Fundraising: Secured $2M in funding from crypto-native VCs, including Tim Draper and Kyber Ventures. Token Launch: Launched a successful token with 5,000+ daily active wallets, driving liquidity and user engagement. Strategic Leadership: Designed and executed OKRs to align cross-functional teams across product, marketing, and operations.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Stirling Capital Partners
2019 - 2020
Fundraising Expertise: Facilitated $220M+ in raises from crypto VCs and strategic investors. Institutional Partnerships: Built relationships with major exchanges, market makers, and institutional investors across APAC. DeFi Growth: Advised 20+ Web3 projects on tokenomics, go-to-market strategy, and ecosystem development, achieving a 48% increase in TVL for DeFi protocols.
VP, Head of Capital Structuring
BC Technology Group (OSL)
2018 - 2019
Institutional Adoption: Led strategic initiatives for APAC’s first licensed institutional crypto exchange, driving a 240% increase in trading volume. Regulatory Compliance: Structured digital asset products compliant with Hong Kong regulations, enabling institutional adoption. Client Distribution: Managed relationships with institutional traders, market makers, and family offices, driving liquidity and market growth.
PE Fund Manager
Ajia Partners (Goldman Sachs-backed PE Fund)
2007 - 2009
Fund Structuring: Managed 500M+in transactions within a 500M+ in transactions within a 2B AUM pan-Asian private equity fund. Due Diligence: Led cross-functional teams in due diligence, aligning strategy with execution for high-value investments. Financial Analysis: Designed and executed financial models and investment memoranda for Investment Committee approval.

Skills

business-development
co-founder
defi
finance
product-marketing
python
product-manager
english
chinese-mandarin
korean