originalpaul
Senior Web3 Executive
Senior Web3 executive and ecosystem operator with 15+ years of experience across Layer 1 blockchain leadership, APAC expansion, strategic partnerships, fundraising, token utility, and go-to-market execution. Currently Head of APAC at Pi Foundation, leading regional ecosystem growth, strategic partnerships, and real-world utility expansion across priority APAC markets. Former CEO of XPLA Foundation, where he launched and scaled a gaming and entertainment-focused Layer 1 blockchain, raised $40M+, onboarded ecosystem partners, and built global operating functions across Singapore, Korea, and the US.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $200,000
Hourly rate: $0
Nationality: 🇨🇦 Canada
Residency: 🇸🇬 Singapore
Experience
CEO
XPLA Foundation 2022 - 2025
Spearheaded the development, launch, and scaling of XPLA, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for Web3 gaming, entertainment, and digital content ecosystems.
Chief of Staff to Head of APAC; Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analytics
eBay Inc. 2020 - 2021
Directed financial planning and analytics for Off-Platform Markets across Korea, Japan, India, and Turkey, providing senior leadership with insights to optimize performance, investment allocation, and strategic execution.
Chief of Staff to Head of APAC; Senior Manager, Business Development
eBay Inc. 2018 - 2020
Executed B2C and B2B cross-border growth strategies across Korea, Japan, India, Turkey, Australia, and China.
Chief of Staff to Country Manager; Senior Manager, Strategy & Planning
eBay Inc. 2013 - 2018
Launched and scaled eBay Plus, a subscription-based loyalty program designed to improve buyer retention, engagement, and purchase frequency.
Manager, Strategy & Planning
eBay Inc. 2011 - 2013
Developed short- and long-term market strategies and key initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional business unit leaders.
Strategy Consultant
Nemo Partners Strategy Consulting Group 2007 - 2011
Developed corporate, growth, and market-entry strategies for clients across eCommerce, telecom, tourism, construction, and payment industries.
Skills
blockchain
co-founder
ecommerce
growth
gtm
operations
partnership
sales
strategy
business-development
english
korean