Jay Lee
Blockchain Researcher and Startup Founder
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About
Dynamic and experienced professional with over 6 years in venture investments, strategic advisory, and research within startups. Proven expertise in driving substantial returns through strategic investments and advisory in innovative projects. Adept at consulting and collaborating with C-level executives, as demonstrated by my role in advising the CEO of MOOC-CN, China's largest MOOC platform, to make and execute strategic decisions.
Possess exceptional organizational, project management, and communication skills, enabling prioritization of projects, enhancement of team efficiency, and delivery of high-quality.
Experience
Bison Labs (2023 - Present)
- Founder
- Led deep research and development in Ordinals and ZK technology, building and transitioning a rollup prototype on Bitcoin to a production-ready stage.
- Raised $2 million in pre-seed funding.
- Freelancer
- Contributed as one of 31 code contributors, gaining expertise in compiler virtual machine and rollup architecture, expanding the Cairo and ZK-STARK communities.
- Director
- Conducted research and led investments in ZK-powered perpetual DEX and Ordinals/BTC ecosystem, achieving significant returns.
- Developed and launched BTCDOMAIN, a domain project on Bitcoin.
- Associate
- Conducted extensive Web3 industry research, screened 439 projects, and managed investments in 6 projects, setting up Web3 investment logic for the firm.
- Associate
- Reviewed 663 potential investment projects, successfully invested in 11 projects, and provided strategic advice for the growth of three unicorn companies.
- Collaborated with the CEO of MOOC-CN to make strategic decisions, significantly increasing active user base and revenue.
Education
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Economics
School of International Trade and Economics, University of International Business and Economics (2014 - 2018)
- Focused on business, startup, economics, and business principles.
University of California, Los Angeles (2015)
- Gained exposure to global business practices and expanded international perspective.
