Corey Ho

As Chief Investor Relations Officer, spearheaded strategic initiatives to significantly increase Total Value Locked (TVL) and drive fundraising for a DeFi platform.

• 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.

As VP Investor Relations, led investor engagement and fundraising efforts for a Web3 venture, securing over $5M in capital while ensuring regulatory compliance.

• 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.

Served as Board Advisor and Group CTO, providing strategic direction for a US capital market public listing and streamlining operational procedures.

• 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 as CEO, developing a multi-broker FX marketplace aggregator that streamlined corporate FX transactions for SMEs.

• 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.

As Regional Director of FX Trading, drove significant sales and business development, implementing automation and expanding client base in Western Canada.

• 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.

As Senior FX Sales Trader & Account Manager, managed foreign currency conversions, generated sales-qualified leads, and closed opportunities for corporate clients.

• 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.