Open to Head of Product, Head of Strategy, GM, Regional Head roles within Web3, blockchain, fintech, and innovative AI startups across APAC and global markets. Also available for fractional advisory and board roles.
I am a Hong Kong–based product leader and strategic operator with 15+ years scaling crypto, fintech, and AI ventures across APAC and the US. Founder experience includes Draper-backed DeFi aggregator scaling to 120,000 users and AI-powered crypto infrastructure. I deliver market-leading products by combining deep technical expertise with investor relations and operational rigor.
Core strengths (SEO): Product-led growth, 0→1 product development, tokenomics & incentive design, cross-functional team leadership, go-to-market growth, KPIs & experimentation, fundraising & investor narratives, regulatory alignment, ecosystem operations, APAC market expertise.
Key achievements:
• Led $30M+ institutional capital introductions at OSL, Hong Kong’s first SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platform.
• Scaled TVL by 250% through 40+ protocol integrations and 25+ liquidity relationships.
• Raised $2M+ from Web3 and Silicon Valley investors.
• Advised Chinese fintechs on blockchain pilot projects.
• GLG Council Member for Digital Assets.
How I can help:
Executive leadership: Head of Product/Strategy, GM, Regional Lead roles.
Advisory/Fractional: Product-led growth, tokenomics design, APAC market entry, fundraising & investor relations, board communications.
Languages: English (near-native), Korean (native), Mandarin (HSK 5), Cantonese. Based in Hong Kong; flexible across time zones.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $190,000
Hourly rate: $250
Nationality: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Residency: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Experience
Founder & Product Executive (Exited)
AlgoBlocks (DeFi Aggregator Platform) 2021 - 2024
Built and scaled a leading DeFi aggregator delivering seamless user experience for blockchain finance. Led platform from concept to market, driving product innovation, team execution, and strategic fundraising. • Scaled DeFi aggregator platform to 120,000+ users with 380% YoY growth, raising $2M+ from marquee crypto investors including Tim Draper Tim Draper and Kyber Ventures. • Drove product growth through 40+ protocol integrations and 25+ liquidity partnerships, contributing to a 250%+ TVL increase. • Applied KPI-driven experimentation optimizing activation, retention, and repeat usage. • Built and led a cross-functional distributed team while engaging a token holder community exceeding 13,000 wallets. • Selected to top accelerators (Berkeley SkyDeck, Binance MVB) for product innovation and leadership. • Executed strategic pivot and partial IP exit amid competitive market landscape shifts.
Product Leader & Strategic Operator (Exited)
Nejari 2019 - 2021
• Launched and led a PropTech startup delivering innovative real estate technology solutions. • Won Hong Kong startup pitch competition and successfully secured three Panasonic IP patents driving sector innovation. • Participated in the Antler accelerator program, leading development of IP and business strategies ahead of strategic exit and IP transfer.
Vice President and Senior Advisor
OSL 2018 - 2019
OSL (formerly BC Group) | Hong Kong Pioneered work at Hong Kong’s first SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platform supporting institutional crypto adoption. • Originated $2M+ in advisory contracts, evaluating 300+ blockchain startups to drive revenue growth for the publicly listed platform. • Served on a special task force that successfully extended the company’s financial runway by 24 months and reduced monthly burn by 67%. • Developed investor narratives, regulatory compliance frameworks, and diligence materials pivotal to securing institutional partnerships and funding.
Director of Business Intelligence
Control Risks 2017 - 2018
Shanghai and Hong Kong (I later transferred from the SH office to HK) Led the P&L and expanded client mandates from law firms, hedge funds, and sovereign wealth funds, achieving 80% growth in regional business intelligence services. • Delivered China’s highest fee intelligence project, generating over $500K in revenue, while refining service offerings for targeted due diligence on financial targets. • Developed and implemented scalable research workflows leveraging emerging technology solutions to improve speed, reduce costs, and enhance margins. • Expanded regional due diligence capabilities, integrating automated vendor solutions to optimize operational workflows and client service delivery.
Strategic Advisor and Growth Partner
Stirling Capital Partners 2017 - 2020
Sep 2018 (Full-time) / Dec 2019 – Dec 2020 (Advisor) • Advised 20+ startups on investor readiness, go-to-market strategies, and product-market fit, achieving median 48% user growth in target engagements. • Facilitated aggregate capital raises exceeding $220M across 30+ cross-border deals; developed scalable diligence and operational frameworks utilized in 50+ investment opportunities. • Built and nurtured a 100+ strong investor network, coordinating syndicates and managing cap table data rooms. • Provided strategic counsel to leading Chinese insurance and fintech firms on tokenization and blockchain integration (Ping An, Lufax, OneConnect).
Head of China Capital Markets Research
JLL 2015 - 2017
• Led China capital markets research delivering actionable insights that influenced multi-million-dollar investment decisions for private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, and property developers. • Contributed data inputs laying the foundation for JLL Red, a flagship digital analytics platform. • Developed sector-specific investment models and dashboards, enhancing institutional client adoption of fintech tools. • Strengthened expertise in digital product integration supporting strategic blockchain and Web3 pivots.
Senior Investment Manager
Single Family Office 2010 - 2013
• Developed and implemented structured investment frameworks covering deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio oversight, and exit planning. • Evaluated technology-related investments, actively participating in Silicon Valley club deals and leading successful secondary market transactions. • Built foundational commercial and leadership skills prior to pursuing an MBA and transitioning into product leadership and fintech innovation.
Senior Associate
Citi 2009 - 2010
• Supported pitching, origination, structuring, and syndication of $550M+ cross-border RMBS deals, successfully closing major transactions generating multi-million-dollar fees. • Demonstrated independent deal execution during supervisor’s absence. • Division furloughed due to regulatory changes, prompting career pivot toward fintech and product roles.
Fund Manager
Aberdeen (Acquired Ajia Partners) 2007 - 2009
Private equity Investment Manager | Ajia Partners (Acquired by Aberdeen Asset Management) Goldman Sachs backed Pan Asia PE Fund • Led due diligence and deal closing for 15+ tech and private equity investments across Asia, contributing to a $2B AUM pan-Asian fund. • Promoted 4 times within 2 years; supported fund generation of $70M+ post-exit profits. • Developed advanced deal structuring, cross-cultural negotiation, and organizational skills.
Architectural Designer
AECOM 2003 - 2006
California, USA and Hong Kong Gensler and EDAW (Now AECOM) • Designed masterplans and large-scale projects including Winter Olympics site plan in Asia. • Provided bilingual support for Korean projects. • Developed early foundation in project management, design, and cross-cultural collaboration before transitioning into finance and technology leadership.
Skills
ai
api
blockchain
crypto
defi
product-lead
product-manager
product-marketing
python
vc
english
chinese-mandarin
korean