Management Team

Extensive startup experience  (founded 10+ companies)

Raised more than $100M

Holds six patents

Co-inventor of embedded Linux

RedHat, Bloq,  Hemi, Spacechain

10 years blockchain core;

Worked under inventor of Bitcoin, S. Nakamoto.

10+ years Linux kernel; worked under inventor of Linux, L. Torvalds.

18 years of experience in M&A, IPO and VC investment

Successfully led 150+ transactions with a total value of $12 billion 

Founded and sold her own startup

Founder and owner of a global consulting firm with 55 international clients

FI next award winner for Leadership in Global Finance

20+ years experience as CIO, CTO, COO and GM

Founded 5 companies

Experience with M&As and Startups. Finance, Technology, Energy, Pharmaceuticals and consulting

30+ years of professional experience in Japan, Asia, and America. 

Negotiated a share ownership deal with Yahoo Japan. 

Took ValueCommerce public in 2006 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Electrical Engineer and UCLA Anderson School of Management graduate. 

Co-founder of Hot Earth. 

Works alongside Japan-based industrial partners for engineering and manufacturing of systems for the energy sector.

24 years experience in Information Technology as a Head of IT, Security, and Business Continuity Management. 

30+ years practicing attorney (England & Wales)

Specialist areas: Banking & Capital Markets, Crypto Laws & Regulations, FinTech

15 years General Counsel - Asia Pacific / Head of Compliance & AML at a major European investment bank

Head of Legal / Major cryptocurrency exchange

Leading Asia Pacific Inhouse Counsel Award Winner

12 + years working with leading enterprises.

Experience raising funds.

Experience as Head of Marketing and building teams from 0 to 1 in the tech industry.