Al Leong is an award-winning global executive with over 32 years of experience, including eight years specializing in blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies. Ranked among the "Top 60 Fintech Influencers" and "Top 60 Web3 Blogs" of 2024, Al’s insights and strategies have reached an audience of 35 million. He has a proven track record in scaling businesses, shaping innovative strategies, and leading marketing and operational excellence across fintech, regtech, and decentralized finance.

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As the former Head of Global Marketing for InfStones, a SoftBank-backed unicorn, Al helped establish the company as a global infrastructure leader, securing clients like Binance.US. At AmaZix, he led a 5x growth trajectory, scaling the team from 15 to 65+ while serving 40+ blockchain clients. His extensive cross-industry experience includes working with global organizations such as Adobe, Apple, IBM, Microsoft, Siemens, and the US Department of Defense, driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful results. Currently, he holds roles such as CMO and advisor to AI MINDSystems Foundation and other leading Web3 startups, focusing on governance, strategy, and marketing.

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With an MBA in Global Management, Strategy, and Technology Innovation from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and a certificate in managing complex projects from MIT Sloan, Al combines deep technical knowledge with business acumen. His passion for community engagement is reflected in his board roles for organizations like the BC Borstal Association and his contributions to numerous nonprofits. Al excels at building bridges between innovation and execution, creating strategies that drive both growth and social impact.