> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://algoblocks.gitbook.io/algoblocks/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://algoblocks.gitbook.io/algoblocks/about-algoblocks/leadership.md).

# Leadership

Not our first rodeo - Seasoned team with Startup, Corporate, Trad-Fi, Crypto and DeFi experience

#### Algoblocks is led by a team with an optimal blend of proven expertise in finance, capital markets technology, and crypto industry. 

We are aligned by our vision to enable anyone to access DeFi products by removing the major frictions to accessing the DeFi space: Fear, Complexity, and Technical Knowledge. 

#### **Founding team**

**CEO -** [**Joseph Kim**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkimhk/) 

* Winner of a patent competition in Hong Kong and was awarded  3 technical patents from Panasonic. (US, Japan, and China) 
* Ex-Antler Entrepreneur in Residence (SGP 6th Cohort) 
* 13 years of Financial Services Experience in Asia 
* Ex-head of advisory at BC Group (OSL) 
* Ex-Citigroup Securitization 
* Saïd Business School, Oxford University Blockchain Strategy Programme  
* MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Finance & Entrepreneurship)
* Master of Financial Engineering from HKU
* BA from UC Berkeley

**Head of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships -** [**TN Ko**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsz-ngai-ko/)

* 8+ years of global digital marketing experience
* 2 years of hands-on experience in the crypto industry, including spot exchange, derivatives exchange, crypto credit card, and multiple DeFi projects
* Ex-Crypto.com, BTCC, GoBear, and Facebook
* Master of Science from Griffith College Ireland
* BBA from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

**Graphics & UI -** [**Inder Singh**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/inderstellar/)

* 5+ years graphic and UI design experience
* Extensive work with Crypto, DeFi companies