Our Team
Learn more about the people behind blockhive
THE BIG QUESTION
Who is behind blockhive?
Based in Estonia with roots in Japan, our team has a diverse and multicultural background. We are located over two continents in cities including Tallinn, Tokyo, and Ho Chi Minh City.
MEET THE BOARD MEMBERS
(in alphabetical order)
Hikaru has provided strategic advice to both the public and private as an expert on blockchain technologies. In light of the short history of the blockchain, Hikaru’s in-depth knowledge of the industry is invaluable. He founded Estonia-based blockhive to apply his knowledge on a wider scale. Hikaru is an advisor of the Review Committee of the Estonian government.
So developed a social capital data structure that evaluated credibility valuation system in 2012. Since 2013, So has developed a number of trading systems using a wide range of blockchains including Ripple, Stellar, Ethereum. He is the technical lead of blockhive, and he oversees a blockchain research lab in Vietnam.
Suguru has over 8 years of company management experience. He mainly develops and manages strategies for the Japanese side.
MEET THE CORE TEAM
(in alphabetical order)
Yinghan specializes in user interface and user experience design, as well as front-end web development. She has more than five years of experience in client relationship management and accounting.
Su Long has more than five years of experience in web design and software development at companies including one of the most popular design studios in Montreal, Canada. Sulong specializes in UI/UX design after years of experience in illustrating for international fashion brands.
Stan is a full stack engineer that is specialized in client-server systems. He has more than 8 years experience in software engineering using multiple development languages and platforms.
Vitaly is a full stack developer with more than eight years of experience. His specialty is in building digital infrastructure systems, blockchain, token design and initial coin offering systems.
Prior to joining blockhive, he has accumulated more than five years of experience as a project manager in advertising. Before that, he worked as a designer, creating company logos and billboard signs, as well as visuals for television and events.
Pavel has more than eight years of experience in different fields of finance, including audit, corporate finance, M&A and private equity asset management. He is also a CFA charterholder.
Alex has a background in consulting and business development. Prior to joining blockhive, he worked for Veriff as a business development analyst and contributed in defining the whole company strategy. He also works for the e-Residency team as an official writer and for Forbes Japan as an official columnist.
Prior to joining blockhive, Tomoaki worked as a COO at a business development company, contributing to the definition of the company's overall strategy. He has over 5 years of experience in the field of business development.
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