Meet the Team!
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Co-president / Chief Scientist
Yu Xiong is an internationally renowned scholar and industry leader, specializing in business analytics, blockchain, metaverse technologies, and innovation ecosystems. He has published over 100 academic papers in leading journals, including Nature Communications, European Journal of Operational Research, and Production and Operations Management.
As a pioneer in blockchain and metaverse applications, Professor Xiong founded and leads the University of Surrey Academy of Blockchain and Metaverse Applications, advancing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration between academia and industry. He also chairs the UK All Party Parliamentary Group on Metaverse and Web 3.0, shaping policies in emerging digital fields.
Professor Xiong's career bridges academia and industry. He has served as a non-executive director for leading companies, including Fotor AI, a platform with over 650 million users, and Yinde Group, which invests in over 30 companies annually in the UK. His work drives innovation and strategic partnerships at the forefront of technological transformation.
Chief Technology Officer
Amit Kumar Jaiswal is an expert in AI, blockchain, and Web3, with a solid technical background in machine learning, natural language processing, and quantum-inspired models. He served as the academic chair at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) and conducted pioneering research at the University of Surrey, focusing on AI, DeFi, and Web3.
Amit's technical innovations include quantum-inspired deep neural networks for interactive information retrieval and AI-driven healthcare models. His work earned him the Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN fellowship under the EU’s Horizon 2020 program. As a co-founder and CTO of Quanonblocks LLP, he led the creation of decentralized applications for global clients, generating $2 million in revenue. Additionally, he developed risk mitigation models for DeFi lending while working as a quantitative researcher at Roci Finance.
Chief Token Economist
Ned is a seasoned expert with over 10 years of experience in artificial intelligence and blockchain ecosystems. His work focuses on data science, distributed systems, and tokenomics, having led pioneering projects in blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and Web3 innovation. With years of R&D experience at both Oxford and Cambridge University, Ned has conducted advanced research on tokenomics design, protocol optimization, and zero-knowledge proof applications. Additionally, he developed AI-driven quantitative trading systems and performed sentiment analysis on social media platforms.
Ned actively participates in global Web3 and fintech events as a keynote speaker and ETH hackathon judge. With deep academic knowledge and practical expertise, he designs innovative tokenomics systems that drive sustainable, decentralized ecosystems, contributing significantly to the Web3 space.
Chief Operating Officer
0xfun is a renowned investor with extensive experience in blockchain and artificial intelligence. As running many years of family office, she led due diligence on over 150 asset management institutions globally, securing investments in top blockchain funds and AI startups. Her early investments include significant support for Fuse Energy, where she also serves as a board advisor, helping to forge strategic partnerships with major energy companies and Web3 projects.
With a strong network in the blockchain and AI sectors, 0xfun has established key collaborations with major industry players, including the Solana Foundation, Ethereum Foundation, and Near Foundation. She has also built strategic partnerships with global events like Token2049 and the Solana Hacker House hackathon, further cementing her role as a key figure in Web3 investment and development.
Senior AI Advisor
Scott Trowbridge is a seasoned business leader with over a decade of experience in AI, blockchain, and strategic business growth. He has successfully led high-performing teams, driven revenue expansion, and developed commercial strategies for leading fintech and AI enterprises.
As Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at Stability AI, Scott built and led the company's AI commercial team, with a proven track record of integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies across industries.
With extensive experience in fintech and blockchain, he plays a pivotal role in fintech and blockchain acceleration, specializing in driving revenue growth, GTM, leading high-performing sales teams, and crafting strategic business solutions.
Board Advisor (Strategy & Operations)
Neeraj Sharma is a seasoned executive with over 24 years experience across investment banking, asset management, financial market infrastructure and digital finance having held senior roles at Barclays Capital, LGT and NetOTC. He has significant operating experience at both CEO and COO level across financial services, as well as, digital assets and Fintech.
As a strategic advisor, Neeraj has also worked with Binance Europe, providing essential legal and regulatory guidance and helping design a new operating model. He has also advised financial institutions on corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, and the development of digital finance platforms, leveraging his deep expertise across traditional finance, Web3 and blockchain technologies.
Senior Strategy Advisor
Amjad Suleman is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience bridging banking, technology, and information services. He has been at the forefront of technological innovation in banking, having designed the first blockchain-based risk management platform at Wachovia Bank and Citigroup, enhancing cross-border transaction security. At Mizuho Bank, he introduced AI-driven customer analysis tools that increased market share by 15%. He also led technology initiatives at NRB Bank, overseeing digital upgrades and market expansion in the Bangladesh banking sector.
Amjad’s expertise extends beyond banking to global tech projects, having optimized Cisco’s enterprise network and developed machine learning-based quality control systems for the UK National Health Service. As CEO of Reddot Capital, he drives strategic investments in AI, blockchain, fintech, and renewable energy, with a portfolio that consistently outperforms industry benchmarks.
Foundation Advisor
Binu brings over 25 years of experience in financial technology, crypto and digital assets, funds/wealth management as well as regulatory & compliance affairs. He has consulted to a range of clients (across UK, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Hong Kong) including some of the largest digital assets and payments businesses globally. He has established and led innovation capabilities for financial regulators both in the UK, where he was Head of Digital Assets at the Financial Conduct Authority and in New Zealand, where he established the fintech and innovation capability for the Financial Markets Authority. In that role he was also the Chair of the digital and innovation forum of the Council of Financial Regulators of New Zealand.
Binu has also founded and exited fintech businesses as well as led strategy and business development for a global fund manager. Having held a variety of roles as founder, as chief executive, board advisor, chair, portfolio manager and department heads both in private and public sector organisations, Binu now advises businesses on regulatory and compliance matters, launch and growth strategies (including global expansion) and fintech product development. He has been appointed by the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise as an Advisor to Kiwi technology businesses expanding into the UK and mentors at a number of fintech accelerators.
Senior Government Relations Advisor
Eduard Romulus GOEAN is an expert in international relations with extensive experience in government and diplomacy. He has held significant roles, including chief of staff to the Romanian Ministry of Economic Affairs and personal counselor to the Minister of Transport. Eduard also served as Romania’s Consul General in Hong Kong and Macao and as the first secretary at the Romanian Embassy in China, where he played a key role in fostering international cooperation and cross-cultural dialogue.
In addition to his government work, Eduard has contributed to projects in the sustainable development and blockchain sectors, particularly in the tourism industry, where he explored the use of blockchain to address carbon emissions and improve token economics.
