Corey Ho

Provide strategic advisory for portfolio startups on early-stage venture opportunities and fundraising strategies

Leverage extensive institutional network to support capital formation and portfolio development

Source and evaluate emerging venture opportunities aligned with fund investment thesis

Identify high-potential founders and technologies across early-stage ecosystem

Collaborated with the DeFi Head to develop and implement strategies aimed at increasing Total Value Locked (TVL) to $200 million.

Prepared comprehensive documentation and managed back-end processes for multiple fundraising rounds, ensuring efficient capital acquisition.

Spearheaded TVL growth initiatives through innovative incentive programs and targeted audience expansion, enhancing platform liquidity.

Developed and executed strategic outreach plans, engaging venture capital firms and institutional investors to secure key partnerships.

Secured over $5 million in capital, cultivating and maintaining robust shareholder relationships while ensuring strict compliance in investment management and supporting comprehensive audits.

Supported the CFO on critical strategic projects, contributing to key financial and operational initiatives and enhancing organizational effectiveness.

Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and legal teams to seamlessly integrate Reg D and Reg S offerings, expanding investment opportunities.

Established and optimized comprehensive processes for investor engagement, fund administration, and efficient capital deployment.

Lead the RWA program exchanging real estate for tokens program resulting in over $1.5B in real estate secured.

Advised the Board on strategic direction, including initiatives for a US capital market public listing, contributing to market entry and growth strategies.

Communicated the company's vision to investors through impactful keynote speeches, enhancing investor relations and brand visibility.

Streamlined operational procedures by implementing industry best practices, improving efficiency and governance across the organization.

Co-founded and led a Fintech startup, overseeing the full development lifecycle of a multi-broker FX marketplace aggregator platform.

Streamlined corporate FX transactions for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), enhancing efficiency and accessibility for businesses.

Negotiated critical terms with key partners, including Google and Xignite for API integrations, ensuring robust platform functionality and data access.

Represented the company to all stakeholders and external investors, successfully securing buy-in and fostering strategic relationships.

Drove substantial sales and business development across Western Canada, implementing sales automation that increased lead response time by 20% and pipeline growth by 30%.

Developed a new business pipeline valued at $50 million, securing new national and regional clients for FX products.

Increased Pacific Northwest trade volume by $10 million within 8 months through strategic client acquisition and retention efforts.

Analyzed financials for hedging strategies and tracked KPIs to improve client lifetime value and reduce churn, optimizing financial performance.

Built a robust book of clients, increasing aggregate trading volume from $10,000 to over $10 million, demonstrating strong sales and relationship management.

Established and oversaw the Asian Trading Desk (ATD), leading to a 20% increase in new clients and an overall $5 million increase in trade volume.

Sourced and closed foreign currency conversion opportunities for corporations, ensuring strict compliance with all risk management policies.

Maintained strong relationships with C-Level executives, ensuring high client retention and successfully mitigating competitive threats.