Hack Seasons Seoul Brings Together Visionaries Shaping the Future of Web3.

Distinguished attendees include Jia Yaoqi, the driving force behind AltLayer, making significant contributions to both blockchain tech and cybersecurity; Sarah Nabaa, who has been pivotal in expanding VeChain's outreach in Southeast Asia; and Mark Rydon, whose work with Aethir seeks to democratize access to advanced hardware for AI and gaming across the globe.

Among those participating are prominent industry figures like Justin Kim, who heads up Ava Labs in Korea and brings a wealth of investment banking experience crucial for navigating the Asia Pacific market, and Vince Yang, the founder and CEO of zkLink, whose transition from the automotive sector to the crypto world exemplifies the dynamic nature of blockchain development.

Other speakers sharing their insights include Kevin Park, General Partner at Lecca Ventures; Angela Tong, Head of Partnerships at DFG; Eric Nicomedez, an investor at Spartan; Sam Tse, leading investments and partnerships at Animoca; and Junbo, an Investment Manager at Hashkey Capital.

Let’s delve into a few of the standout speakers at the conference!

Jia Yaoqi has established a formidable career that sits at the crossroads of blockchain innovation and cybersecurity. As the mastermind behind Alt Research, he is at the forefront of Web3 improvements with AltLayer, a cutting-edge scaling solution that meets the evolving demands of the digital landscape.

Jia Yaoqi, Founder, AltLayer

His prior experiences, including his role as Director of Parity Asia and CTO at Zilliqa, highlight his impactful contributions to the sector. At Zilliqa, he spearheaded the development of the first public blockchain with comprehensive sharding capabilities and played an influential role in the StraitsX stablecoin initiative.

His early career as a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore set a strong foundation for his specialization in web and network security, garnering respect from leading industry figures and conferences, including those hosted by giants like Google and Apple.

Sarah Nabaa has significantly influenced the growth of the VeChain network throughout Southeast Asia. As a prominent member of the VeChain Foundation, she excels in fostering connections between tools, services, projects, and the community to further integrate VeChainThor's public blockchain.

Sarah Nabaa, General Manager SEA, Vechain

Her enthusiasm for breaking down complicated technical concepts allows her to help emerging projects uncover meaningful applications of Web3.0 and 'Phygitals,' bridging the gap between physical and digital realms, including offerings like NFTs.

For over four years, Sarah has been committed to enlightening corporate and innovative entities on how best to harness VeChainThor and VeChain ToolChain—a comprehensive Blockchain-as-a-Service offering that has found successful applications in areas like food traceability and anti-counterfeiting since its inception.

Before launching Aethir, Mark Rydon worked as a civil engineer for Bechtel Corporation, taking on various roles in environmental coordination and maritime construction. His entrepreneurial spirit also reflects in his venture of establishing rugby clubs in Beijing and Shenzhen, in addition to his leadership at Aethir.

Mark Rydon, Co-founder, Aethir

Rydon is at the forefront of providing broader access to sophisticated hardware to empower AI and gaming businesses, particularly in underserved regions. His vision for Aethir emphasizes a more equitable technological environment and his proficiency in decentralized cloud technologies has been paramount in the company's growth and achievements.

As the Head of Korea for Ava Labs, Justin Kim plays a vital role in the firm’s expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region. With over 13 years as an investment banker for the Korea Development Bank, Justin brings a depth of knowledge to his position.

Justin Kim, Head of Korea, (Ava Labs) Avalanche

His recent experiences in Silicon Valley at a VC firm and an NFT startup have bolstered his understanding of the blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape. In South Korea—a key market for the Avalanche ecosystem—Justin's strategic foresight and leadership have solidified Avalanche as a preeminent blockchain platform for consumers and enterprises alike.

His commitment to seizing opportunities and driving innovation underscores his significant influence on the future direction of the company in this region.

Vince Yang initially worked on powertrain systems for the auto industry before making his leap into crypto in 2019. He was first introduced to cryptocurrency at a meetup in Shanghai in 2016 hosted by Ethereum co-founders, which ignited his interest.

Vince Yang, Founder & CEO, zkLink

Following that moment, he shifted his focus from automobiles to blockchain, beginning with Bitcoin mining and learning about the complexities of mining operations, ASIC chips, rigs, power generation, software, mining pools, trading, and wallets.

During the DeFi Summer of 2020, he delved into decentralized finance platforms like Uniswap, AAVE, Compound, Curve, and Sushi, realizing the extensive possibilities blockchain offers beyond just mining and trading cryptocurrency.

Sam Tse, who is in charge of investments and partnerships,

Among other notable speakers: 

Kevin Park, General Partner, Lecca Ventures   

Angela Tong, Head of Partnerships, DFG   

Eric Nicomedez, Investor, Spartan Group

Yan Bo Ng operates as an Enterprise Solutions Architect, Animoca Brands

Junbo, Investment Manager, HashKey Capital   

Jerry Zhang, Co-founder, Delysium   

Rania Rahardja holds the position of Director of Sales for the APAC region, Filecoin   

Gerry Wang, Founder, Arweave Oasis   

David Muller, Co-Founder & CPO, Theoriq   

Eric Fung, APAC Growth Lead, Qubic   

Josh Wu, Director, Matrixdock   

Brian Seong serves as a Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Ondo Finance   

AJ Park, Founder, Radius   

Raza Zaidi, Head of Growth, Scroll   

Louis Guthmann is the Head of Product-Market Strategy, Polygon   

Alessia Baumgartner acts as a Business Partner focused on Ecosystems, StarkWare   

Vugar Usi Zade, COO, Bitget   

Scott Lee is the General Manager for NEAR in Korea, DWF Labs

John Vibes, Content Lead, Somnia    

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Jamie Jung, Head of Korea, QuarkChain ( EthStorage )  

Daria Varha, Head of Social, CrossFi

Greg Osuri, Founder, Akash   

Artur Pszczółkowski, VP, GamerHash AI   

Su Y, APAC Lead, EigenLayer