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Geoffrey See

Founder

Founder at Poko

United States

FoundedPoko · YC

About

Geoffrey See was Chief Strategy Officer and part of the founding team at Zilliqa, a blockchain protocol. He previously launched a digital identity product that reached 20 million users across India and Vietnam. See holds fellowships from the Ethereum Foundation and Kauffman Foundation, served on the World Economic Forum's Council for Cross-Border Digital Payments and Digital Currency, and worked in private equity and technology consulting at Bain & Co. He holds degrees from Wharton and Yale.

Founder at PokoYC W22

Intro paths

YC

Geoffrey went through Y Combinator (Winter 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Geoffrey can intro founders to Poko's investors below.

Poko's investors · 3

Global Founders CapitalBerlin · $637K – $32M checksNazcaMexico CityY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Poko

SASean Ang
Sean AngFounder
VTVan Tran
Van TranFounder

Experience

  1. VireoCDO Building AI-first rollupcurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Chicago AtlanticChief AI Advisorcurrent2025 — present
  3. Pioneer FundVenture Partnercurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. Choson ExchangeChairman2008 — 2024Singapore
  5. PokoCEO and Co-Founder (YC W22; Acquired)2021 — 2024Singapore
  6. World Economic ForumYoung Global Leader2019 — 2023Geneva Area, Switzerland
  7. World Economic ForumCouncil Member, Global Future Council2019 — 2021Geneva
  8. World Economic ForumDigital Currency Governance Consortium Taskforce Member2020 — 2021
  9. World Economic ForumDigital ASEAN Project - Task Force Member on Data Policy & Payments2019 — 2020Southeast Asia
  10. Trusting SocialGeneral Manager (AI-driven credit)2019 — 2021Vietnam, India, Philippines and Indonesia
  11. Policy Advisory & Board PositionsGaesong Industrial District Foundation, Primary Advisor2019 — 2020China, Korea, Singapore
  12. Policy Advisory & Board PositionsSingapore Sichuan Trade and Investment Council Member2018 — 2020China and Singapore
  13. Policy Advisory & Board PositionsBoard Member2013 — 2019Mongolia, Korea
  14. AnquanChief Strategy Officer and HgX founding team2018 — 2019Singapore
  15. Harvard Business SchoolHarvard Case Protagonist and Lecturer2016 — 2018Boston
  16. BainAssociate Consultant2011 — 2012Boston
  17. Centennial Group InternationalResearch Analyst2006Singapore
  18. Republic of Singapore NavyNational Serviceman2004 — 2006

Skills & more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Entrepreneurship59Emerging Markets32Negotiation18Finance3Product Management3English3Risk Management2International Business5Strategic Planning3Analysis4Corporate Social Responsibility2
+12 moreFrenchStart-upsManagement ConsultingFinancial AnalysisMarketing StrategyStrategyForeign PolicyVenture CapitalConsultingBusiness StrategyPrivate EquityDue Diligence

Languages Chinese · English · Korean · Vietnamese

  • Certification in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy — Mind Medicine Australia
  • Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century — Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Geoffrey See?
Geoffrey See was Chief Strategy Officer and part of the founding team at Zilliqa, a blockchain protocol. He previously launched a digital identity product that reached 20 million users across India and Vietnam. See holds fellowships from the Ethereum Foundation and Kauffman Foundation, served on the World Economic Forum's Council for Cross-Border Digital Payments and Digital Currency, and worked in private equity and technology consulting at Bain & Co. He holds degrees from Wharton and Yale.
Where does Geoffrey See work?
Geoffrey See is Founder of Poko.
What companies did Geoffrey See found?
Geoffrey See founded Poko.
Where did Geoffrey See go to school?
Geoffrey See studied at Y Combinator (YC W22); Yale University (M.A. (University Fellowship)); The Wharton School (B.Sc., Economics (Summa Cum Laude)).

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