The 01F Philosophy:
Fundamentals
and Fuel

Founder and Managing Partner

Kenny Man is the Founder and Managing Partner of 01Fintech Limited. He has more than 20 years of extensive investment, management consulting, and operational experience specializing in Fintech and e-commerce.  While in the Alibaba family of companies, he successfully built the international investment teams for both Alibaba and Ant Group.

While Kenny was at Ant Group, he built a twenty-person team from the ground up.  Since 2015, He invested USD 5bn in over 30 Fintech companies, and was managing approximately USD 20bn in AUM when he left the company to form 01Fintech.  This propelled Ant's globalization strategy by investing or establishing partnership with Fintech companies around the world, including Paytm (India), Ascend Money (Thailand), Dana (Indonesia), GCash (Philippines), Alipay HK (Hong Kong), TNG (Malaysia), Gcash (Philippines), Bkash (Bangladesh), Kakao Pay (Korea) amongst others.  He has been appointed to more than 10 companies' board of directors and has participated the journey in turning many of those companies into Unicorns.

Prior to Ant Group, Kenny was Senior Investment Director at Vision Knight Capital, a USD 800mn private equity firm Founded by ex-Ant CEO. He led the 91.com project from deal execution and the sale of the company to Baidu for USD 1.9 billion, which was, at that time, the largest internet M&A in China. He also led the 500.com deal and supported that company’s listing on the NYSE.

Before Vision Knight Capital, Kenny was the Director of Alibaba.com Investment & Acquisition Team where he built the first Alibaba international M&A team from scratch. While completing multiple deals during his tenure, he executed the first overseas acquisition for Alibaba and the first acquisition for Alipay. His deals included Vendio, Auctiva, and Singlefeed in the US and Oncard Payments in China. He also worked in the Corporate Finance team in Alibaba Group prior to joining the investment team and was deeply involved in the Alibaba.com IPO.

Kenny has also held positions at Pepsi and McKinsey and Company. He received an Executive MBA, Joint Degree program at the Kellogg School of Management Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in University of British Columbia. He has been listed in the Global Corporate Venture Top 100 Powerlist for several years.

COO

Finance leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering strategic decision support, risk management, and M&A expertise across investment operations. Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FHKICPA) with deep capabilities in treasury, financial planning & analysis, and controllership. Proven track record overseeing private equity, structured finance, and fixed-income portfolios; optimizing capital structures; and implementing regional tax and compliance strategies. Collaborative cross-functional partner who leverages data-driven insights to mitigate risk, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable stakeholder value in dynamic markets.

Vice President

Crystal Huang is an experienced investment and strategy professional with a background across venture capital, private equity, and technology operations. She serves as Vice President at 01Fintech Group in Hong Kong, focusing on growth‑stage opportunities across financial technology, enterprise software, and AI‑driven platforms. With 10 years of experience in VC/PE and corporate investment, she brings strong expertise in strategic evaluation, ecosystem partnership building, and supporting companies expanding across international markets.

Prior to joining 01Fintech, Crystal led business strategy and operations at H2O.ai, working with global teams on strategic planning, investor relations, and APAC partnership development. She previously served as Senior Investment Manager at Ant Group, driving international investment initiatives and supporting Chinese technology companies in their overseas growth. Earlier in her career, she was a founding team member of Ping An Global Voyager Fund, supporting fund establishment and full‑cycle execution across fintech and healthtech investments.

Crystal began her career in private equity at First Capital Fund and gained commercial experience at FIS Global. Her cross‑functional background enables her to connect perspectives across investors, operators, and founders—helping innovative companies navigate growth, globalization, and strategic alignment.

Crystal holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Virginia, complemented by an exchange program at Singapore Management University.

“Crystal is passionate about building bridges—between investors, operators, and founders, and across markets—especially supporting companies, including Chinese technology leaders, as they scale globally and transform emerging technologies into real‑world impact.”

Office Manager

VP, Strategy & Portfolio Management

Joyce Li is a passionate and seasoned professional in digital innovation, currently leading Portfolio Management and Fund Strategy at 01Fintech Group in Hong Kong. Specializing in private equity investments in growth-stage companies, Joyce brings expertise in fund strategy, portfolio management, and investor relations.

Prior to joining 01Fintech, Joyce held advisory roles at Ant Group and Alibaba.com, where she led strategic planning, globalization research, and data analytics at the intersection of fintech and cross-border e-commerce. Joyce's career began at Neustar, now a TransUnion Company, where she provided predictive analytics solutions to global clients.

Joyce holds an MSc in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a BBA from Emory University, both with highest distinction.

“I am thrilled to collaborate with international investors and entrepreneurs; my work in fintech investments promotes dialogue and exchange of ideas, potentially bridging economic and cultural gaps."

Partner (01F GPS)

Oliver is one of Asia’s most innovative fintech executives and a pioneer in the Financial Cloud movement. As Founder and CEO of Alpha Fintech, he built the world's first cloud native Acquiring as-a-Service platform, utilized by some of Asia's largest banks and fintech companies.

He successfully exited Alpha in 2022 with a sale to PPRO, where he is currently Chief Growth Officer and tasked to simplify global payments for one of the largest payment service providers in the world.

Partner (01F GPS)

Ms. Jennifer Tan is a prominent fintech leader with over 30 years of senior management experience. She was the founding CEO of AlipayHK from 2017 to 2024 and served as Executive Vice President for Greater Bay Area Strategy Development and Government Affairs at Ant Group from early2021 to June 2025. Currently, she is the Partner at 01F Group and the Senior Advisor at Ant Digital Technologies. 

Jennifer holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and is a fellow of ACCA, ICAEW, and HKICPA. Her accolades include the Outstanding Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Award (2021) and a spot among Fintech's Top 100 Leaders by Fintech Magazine. In 2019, she was named ACCA Advocate of the Year for Hong Kong and Greater China and chaired ACCA Hong Kong in 2021/22. Additionally, she has served on the ACCA Global Council since 2022 and has received various honours from local universities. 

A passionate advocate for fintech, Jennifer contributes to the sector's future as a member of the Board of Directors for the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council and various organizations, including the Hong Kong Academy of Finance and the Hong Kong Computer Society. Jennifer is also a member of the Technology and Digital Innovation Advisory Committee under the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. She also actively engages in community initiatives and contributes to youth empowerment programs.  

Vice President, Investment

Ryan was a Senior Associate at CreditEase Fintech Investment Fund, where he focuses on direct investments in fintech opportunities across the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia. His investment scope also extends to frontier technologies, with a particular emphasis on blockchain and artificial intelligence. 

Prior to joining CreditEase, Ryan served as an Investment Associate at Chinasoft Capital, where he specialized in direct private equity investments across New Energy, SaaS, and infrastructure sectors. He began his professional career as an Associate at State Street Bank in the Investment Services division.

Investment Advisor

William is a veteran in the PE industry since 1993. He has 30 years of private equity investment track record in Asia. 

He managed and led investments in technology oriented venture capital (including semi-conductor, fintech, blockchain, medtech, artificial intelligence etc), pre-IPO expansionary capital, leveraged buyouts of mature businesses, and private credit deals. 

Before joining 01Fintech, William was the President of CDIB Capital from 2019-2022, managed an investment team of 250 professionals, 13 active funds, and a portfolio of over 200 companies. Prior to that, He was the CEO of WE Solutions (code 860.HK) during 2017-2019, created a platform to support electric vehicles development in China and the U.S. Before these roles, William worked for CVC Asia starting in 1999 and headed CVC China from 2010 to 2017. During his time at CVC Asia, he supported raising 4 buyout funds totaling over US$10 billion in Asia.

William’s substantial management experience has been instrumental in helping numerous investee companies achieve organic growth and expand through acquisitions.

Operating Advisor

Joe is a CEO Coach, Tech Advisor and Investor and has more than 30 years of experience in start up and growth technology leadership globally covering stints in Silicon Valley, New York, Asia, and Europe, from early stage through to IPO including two exists to leading global digital platforms.

Joe served as the CEO of Issuu, a massive digital publishing and content transformation and distribution platform for over 11 years, leading the company to a successful 9 figure exit in July of 2024.

Prior to Issuu he served as CEO of Wordnik/Reverb, an early stage NLP driven content recommendation engine and as  interim CEO of SingleFeed, a profitable e-commerce feed optimization product which was acquired by Alibaba.

In 2010, Joe completed a role as EIR with Trinity Ventures, focusing on next generation social commerce, community, crowdsourcing and social media.

Before Trinity, Joe held roles that included: SVP of Sales and BD at Gaia Online,  BD for Multimedia Search & Flickr at Yahoo!, VP, Strategic Accounts and Asia Pacific at publicly listed company, Virage Inc, a provider of video search and publishing software, Sina.com(creator of Weibo) and The Economist Group Asia Pacific.

Operating Advisor (01Fintech)

Oliver is one of Asia’s most innovative fintech executives and a pioneer in the Financial Cloud movement. As Founder and CEO of Alpha Fintech, he built the world's first cloud native Acquiring as-a-Service platform, utilized by some of Asia's largest banks and fintech companies.

He successfully exited Alpha in 2022 with a sale to PPRO, where he is currently Chief Growth Officer and tasked to simplify global payments for one of the largest payment service providers in the world.

Strategic Advisor (01Fintech)

Ms. Jennifer Tan is a prominent fintech leader with over 30 years of senior management experience. She was the founding CEO of AlipayHK from 2017 to 2024 and served as Executive Vice President for Greater Bay Area Strategy Development and Government Affairs at Ant Group from early2021 to June 2025. Currently, she is the Partner at 01F Group and the Senior Advisor at Ant Digital Technologies. 

Jennifer holds an MBA from the University of Warwick and is a fellow of ACCA, ICAEW, and HKICPA. Her accolades include the Outstanding Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Award (2021) and a spot among Fintech's Top 100 Leaders by Fintech Magazine. In 2019, she was named ACCA Advocate of the Year for Hong Kong and Greater China and chaired ACCA Hong Kong in 2021/22. Additionally, she has served on the ACCA Global Council since 2022 and has received various honours from local universities. 

A passionate advocate for fintech, Jennifer contributes to the sector's future as a member of the Board of Directors for the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council and various organizations, including the Hong Kong Academy of Finance and the Hong Kong Computer Society. Jennifer is also a member of the Technology and Digital Innovation Advisory Committee under the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. She also actively engages in community initiatives and contributes to youth empowerment programs.  

Venture Partner

Brian has over 20 years of successful founder/entrepreneur experience within the fintech industry.

Proven advisor to founders with multiple exits including Alpha Fintech (sale to PPRO) and Minkabu.jp (Listed on the TSE).

Co-founded several globally regulated companies including leading award-winning online broker HYCM, a cross-border payments firm, and a digital marketing agency amongst others.

Core focus on commercialization, go-to-market strategies, product market fit, B2B sales, digital marketing, and fintech regulations.

Security Advisor

Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 

Professor Man Ho Allen Au is an internationally recognised scholar in cryptography and blockchain technology. His pioneering contributions to digital trust have earned him major honours, including the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize in FinTech (2023) and the Hong Kong Engineering Science and Technology (HKEST) Award (2024–25). In 2025, he was elected to the Young Member Section of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering, recognising his leadership and influence in engineering and applied science. 

Professor Au’s research has had profound global impact. A prolific researcher with more than 200 peer-reviewed publications in premier venues, Professor Au has significantly shaped the design of modern cryptographic systems. His digital signature technology has been adopted by Hyperledger Fabric, a flagship blockchain infrastructure supported by IBM, Intel and SAP.  

Professor Au also plays an active role in international standardisation and policy formulation. He is a founding member of the HKMA CBDC Expert Group. 

Security Advisor

Founder/CEO of Testar；ex- CPO of Ant Group Security Technology

Chen Jidong is a seasoned expert and technical leader in financial security and digital identity verification. After founding Testar, he has focused on privacy computing, blockchain, and AI technologies to provide solutions for secure data circulation and value release.

He previously served as Chief Product Officer of Ant Group Security Technology and Vice President Digital Technologies Business, leading overall strategy and innovation for security products, and driving deep application and scaled deployment of technologies such as biometrics, liveness detection, and anti-fraud in financial scenarios. Earlier, he led ZOLOZ (Ant's global trusted identity platform) in China, scaling advanced biometric technology across Alipay and MYbank, serving over 200 million users and delivering more than 2 billion verifications.

With over 20 years of technology and security management experience, he excels in fintech risk control, identity verification systems, and product commercialization.

Strategic Advisor

Ernest has over 25 years of impressive executive leadership experience within the telecommunication and technology sectors.

He is the President and CEO of Globe Telecom, the #1 mobile brand in the Philippines. Since he joined Globe in 2008, Ernest has been driving a sweeping transformation across the company, including modernizing its network and IT infrastructure, developing a strong collaborative and service-oriented culture, and creating product innovations in its core business segments. 

He takes leadership positions at many organizations including LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN), Ayala Foundation, Hero Foundation, Globe Capital Venture Holdings, 917Ventures, Globe Fintech Innovations, and even more.

Ernest was named the Philippines' Best CEO by Finance Asia and included in the list of 100 most influential telecom leaders worldwide multiple times.

AI Advisor

Founder/CEO of Yoolee AI; Former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Zhipu AI 

Zhang Fan is not only a leading expert in artificial intelligence but also a serial entrepreneur with a strong technical background. He founded Yoolee AI, focusing on the development of task-specific large language models and driving the deep integration of AI technologies in enterprise-level scenarios. 

Previously, he served as COO of Zhipu AI, a leading Chinese large-model unicorn, where he led commercialization strategies, operational framework development, and the successful deployment of multiple enterprise AI solutions.  

His career spans technical R&D and business management, with over a decade of experience in AI industrialization across sectors such as automotive, tourism, and enterprise services. Notable roles include CTO of Dasouche Group, Founder/CEO of Yuanyin Intelligence, and Founder/CEO of Miaojilv. Earlier, he held key technical management positions at ByteDance, Tencent, and Sogou.  

Mr. Zhang holds master's degrees from Université Paris-Sud (Paris XI University) and Université de Metz, France.

ESG Compliance Advisor

Dean and Chair Professor of Earth Science, School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong.

Professor Benjamin Horton is an internationally recognised climate scientist and academic leader, specialising in sea‑level change and climate extremes. As Dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong, he brings a distinguished global career spanning senior roles at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Rutgers University, and the University of Pennsylvania. His contributions have earned major honours including the Plinius Medal (EGU), the Voyager Award (AGU), and the W. Storrs Cole Award (GSA), reflecting his sustained impact on Earth and climate science. 

With more than 300 peer‑reviewed publications in premier scientific journals—such as Science, Nature, and PNAS—Professor Horton has significantly advanced global understanding of long‑term sea‑level processes, coastal hazards, and climate‑driven ecological change. His research has shaped scientific paradigms across Europe, North America, and Asia, producing new quantitative models that inform projections of future sea‑level rise. 

Professor Horton also plays a prominent role in international climate governance. He served as a Review Editor for the IPCC 6th Assessment Report, contributed to global initiatives under the World Climate Research Programme, and has been invited to brief policymakers and institutions including the World Bank, COP, and the Arctic Council, underscoring his influence on global climate policy and risk mitigation.

New Energy Advisor

Founder/CEO of A-Grade Energy Ltd.; Hong Kong Legislative Council member 

Jonathan Lamport is a seasoned expert, entrepreneur, and Hong Kong Legislative Council member in new energy and sustainable building. He is the founder and CEO of A-Grade Energy Limited, specializing in solar glass technology and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).  

His entrepreneurial journey began around 1990 with expanding his family's iron casting manufacturing business across the EU, Africa, and Asia, before pioneering green energy solutions that transform building surfaces into power-generating assets. 

With extensive business experience, Jonathan Lamport has served HKGCC for more than 10 years. He was the Chairman of the Asia, Africa & Middle East Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) (2022-2024), fostering strong relationships with consulates and trade representatives to create opportunities along the Belt and Road regions. Currently, he serves on HKGCC's China Committee, Europe Committee, and SME Committee. He is also a Council Member of the Hong Kong Exporters' Association, Vice President of the Hong Kong Real Property Federation (HKRPF), and was appointed as Hong Kong Convention Ambassador by Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) and member of the Wholesale and Retail Task Force (Business Facilitation Advisory Committee). As a representative of Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong, he is currently running for the 2025 Legislative Council General Election - Commercial (First) Functional Constituency. 

Technology Advisor

Former Head of 2B Technology at Ant Group; Former Chief Architect of Huawei Payment and Mobile Payment

Ethan Li is an expert and technical leader in fintech and software architecture, specializing in growth operations, scalable expansion, and strategic execution for Asian fintech projects, helping portfolio companies achieve efficient growth.

At Ant Group, he led over 300 software engineers, overseeing rapidly growing Paytm and bKash divisions and driving the scaled deployment and innovation of B-end fintech services.

From 2005 to 2019, he served as Huawei's Chief Payment and Mobile Payment Architect, integrating fintech services into core business and contributing to Huawei's AI machine learning platform, including recommendation engine engineering and consumer application optimization.

With over 17 years of IT and software architecture experience, Mr. Li excels in large-scale system design, payment ecosystem integration, and AI-driven fintech innovation.

ESG Compliance Advisor

Co-Founder/CEO of GoImpact Capital Partners 

Helene Li is a seasoned sustainable finance and fintech leader, and the Co‑Founder and CEO of GoImpact, a platform focused on mainstreaming Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing. She has held senior leadership roles across global financial institutions, including JPMorgan Private Bank and BNP Paribas Wealth Management, bringing deep experience in private banking, wealth management, and sustainable finance strategy. 

Trained as a management consultant at Willis Towers Watson, Helene led the award‑winning Next Generation program at BNP Paribas Wealth Management during her five‑year tenure, working closely with prominent family businesses and next‑generation leaders across Asia.  

She is an Adjunct Professor at Singapore Management University, contributing to regional ESG education and governance. A recognized advocate and thought leader in sustainable finance, Helene is a frequent speaker and moderator at global conferences. Her recognitions include LinkedIn Top Voice in Sustainability, Top Financial Services Influencer in APAC (Refinitiv), Top 50 Women in Finance (Fintech Times), Top 2 Sustainable Finance Influencer globally (Onalytica), and TEDx Speaker. 

Robotics Advisor

Founder/CEO of WeBuild; Experts of the Thousand Talents Program 

Liang Yanxue is a seasoned expert and technical entrepreneur in intelligent construction and robotics. He founded WeBuild and serves as CEO, specializing in the R&D and industrialization of construction robots. Core products include plastering and painting robots, which have been deployed in multiple projects, significantly improving construction efficiency and reducing quality defects. 

Previously, he spent a decade at FANUC, a global leader in industrial robotics, as the Chief Researcher and leading R&D in kinematics, dynamics, motion optimization, lifespan prediction, offline programming, and other core technologies.  

With over 20 years of experience in robotics, he previously served as a technical leader at Bozhilin Robotics and is a Experts of the Thousand Talents Program and member of the Ministry of Science and Technology's Construction Robotics Expert Group. He spent more than a decade conducting in-depth R&D in Japan.  

Dr. Liang holds a PhD in Mechanical Physics from Tokyo Institute of Technology and bachelor's and master's degrees from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Thermal Energy and Power Engineering).

Fintech Advisor

Former Regional Chief Information Officer (CIO), Greater China, Prudential plc 

Sam Lim brings extensive experience in insurtech and enterprise IT management. As former Regional CIO for Greater China at Prudential, he drove the multinational insurer's digital transformation, encompassing core system upgrades, data analytics applications, and customer experience optimization. He previously led initiatives such as the 2025 MOU with Hong Kong Cyberport to accelerate AI development and application in insurance. 

With over 20 years of international technology management experience, he excels at integrating emerging technologies into insurance ecosystems to enhance customer and agent experiences, with deep expertise in digital strategy, AI innovation, and team leadership. 

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Intellectual Property Advisor

Shareholder & Co‑Chair, Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, Greenberg Traurig LLP

James J. Lukas, Jr. is a highly regarded intellectual property litigator with deep expertise in patent litigation, IP strategy, and technology‑driven dispute resolution. As Shareholder and Co‑Chair of the Chicago Intellectual Property & Technology Practice at Greenberg Traurig, he has led complex, high‑stakes litigation across U.S. federal courts, including the Federal Circuit, Seventh Circuit, and Second Circuit. His practice spans a wide range of advanced technologies, including electronics, software, medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, wireless communications, automotive systems, and augmented reality. 

With more than two decades of legal experience, Mr. Lukas has first‑chaired trials, claim‑construction hearings, and summary‑judgment proceedings, and has appeared as lead counsel in over 50 matters before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), including inter partes reviews and interferences. His litigation work covers all stages of the process—from pre‑litigation investigation to trial, post‑trial motions, and appeals—and he regularly advises companies on patent licensing, portfolio development, and IP risk management. 

Mr. Lukas complements his legal practice with a strong scientific foundation, holding a B.S. in Biology from Illinois Wesleyan University and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. His cross‑disciplinary expertise positions him as a trusted advisor to technology innovators navigating complex IP challenges in competitive global markets

Security Advisor

Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Professor Daniel Xiapu LUO is world-renowned leading expert in cybersecurity and blockchain technology, with contributions recognised through more than a dozen prestigious awards. These include the 2023 BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize in FinTech and the 2024 ACM Distinguished Member designation, as well as recognition as being among Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists. 

His research achievements have earned exceptional distinction at leading academic conferences. For example, he led his team to be the first to uncover severe double-spending vulnerabilities in mainstream Layer-2 blockchain platforms, such as Arbitrum. This research was recognised with the Distinguished Paper Award at ACM CCS 2024 (the first time researchers in Hong Kong have received this honour) and later received the Best Practical Paper in Cybersecurity Award 2025, with its findings resulting in over USD 500,000 in bug-bounty rewards.  

His research has discovered numerous severe security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructures —including blockchain systems, mobile operating systems, IoT platforms and automotive systems—as well as in various applications such as smart contracts and mobile apps, and has consequently gained broad industry recognition. Moreover, his work has been utilised to detect and analyse malware and cyberattacks. 

Strategic Advisor

Alex Ryu is co-founder and ex-CEO of Kakaopay Corp., the largest fintech service platform in Korea leading fintech innovations across payments, money transfers, investments, and financial information managements. Kakaopay spun off from Kakao Corp., Korea’s top mobile messenger service platform.

Ever since introducing the very first mobile payment to the Korean market in 2014, Alex has been disrupting a wide spectrum of financial experience not just for consumers but also for merchants, institutions, and government agencies across the nation.

Alex also served as the president of Korea Fintech Industry Association.

Robotics Advisor

Founder/Managing Principal of Plays Research

Dr. Yang Shen is a PhD‑trained professional with over a decade of experience in technical development, commercialization, and technical due diligence across software, robotics, and medical devices. He is frequently invited to lecture on technology due diligence and technical assessment, with engagements including Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and the NORCE Norwegian Research Centre.

He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and has been repeatedly invited as a reviewer and panelist for NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I and II programs, as well as NSF RIE initiatives. He also serves as a member of the UKRI EPSRC Peer Review College and as an External Expert to the European Commission.

Dr. Shen holds professional certifications in Software Architecture and Service‑Based Architecture from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI). He is highly active in academic service, having served over 400 times as an invited reviewer for more than 80 international journals and conferences.

AI Advisor

Founder/CEO of Tingly AI; Former Alipay AI Entertainment Product Director at Ant Group 

Xiao Xiao is an expert in intelligent software engineering and AI applications, holding a PhD in Computer Science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He combines rigorous academic training with extensive hands‑on experience in large‑scale engineering systems and commercial product deployment. 

During his tenure at Ant Group, he first served as Director of B2B Products in the Engineering Productivity division, where he led the development of the company’s first intelligent DevSecOps infrastructure. The platform and best practices were subsequently delivered to and adopted by multiple leading large‑scale commercial banks. He later served as Director of Consumer Products in the App division, where he was responsible for metaverse and AI‑driven interactive product exploration. He led the development of Alipay’s first AI companion bot, “Aoxiaobao,” along with a series of gamified AI experiences.  

Prior to joining Ant Group, Xiao co‑founded Sourcebrella and served as CEO. The intelligent code analysis product Pinpoint, which he led from research to commercialization, received First Prize in the Shenzhen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program (2017) and was widely adopted by major technology companies including Alibaba, Tencent, Huawei, and Baidu. The product represented a successful full‑cycle translation of academic research into a commercially scalable solution. He was named a candidate for HKUST’s Major Impact Award (2020–2025), received the ICSE Distinguished Paper Award, and was recognized as a Shenzhen Overseas High‑Level Talent.

Security Advisor

Founder of Glotera AI；Co-founder and ex-CTO of Tongdun Technology 

Zhang Xinbo is a seasoned expert and technical entrepreneur in intelligent risk control and anti-fraud. He co-founded Tongdun Technology and served as CTO, focusing on big data intelligent analysis and decision platforms, providing risk management solutions to over 10,000 financial institutions, enterprises, and government entities, establishing it as a leading third-party intelligent risk control provider in China. 

Previously, he served as a security technology expert at Alibaba Group, joining as an early member in 2009 to lead the construction and optimization of risk control and anti-fraud systems for its international platform. 

With over 15 years of experience in internet security and risk control, he excels in large-scale real-time risk control system design and technological innovation.