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Dr. Clemen Chiang (PhD, MBA)
Founder & CEO, Spiking | AI + EdTech + FinTech | Harvard OPM
Singapore
+1 (570) SPIKING (Work)
Summary
Serial Entrepreneur and Engineer by trade with expertise launching new companies and scaling startups to profitability in the technology and finance sectors. FinTech Expert and Trusted Advisor focused on designing, developing, and executing go-to-market strategies for innovative software solutions to enable data-driven investment decision-making at scale.
Skill
Business:
Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Investor Relations, P&L, Go-to-Market Strategy, Value Proposition, Organizational Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Sales & Marketing
Technology:
Finance, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Web & Mobile Applications
Leadership:
Strategic Planning & Execution, Project Management, Prioritization, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Staff Hiring & Management, Training & Development, Coaching & Mentorship, Interdepartmental Alignment
About
Serial Entrepreneur and Engineer by trade with expertise launching new companies and scaling startups to profitability in the technology and finance sectors. FinTech Expert and Trusted Advisor focused on designing, developing, and executing go-to-market strategies for innovative software solutions to enable data-driven investment decision-making at scale.
Experience
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Spiking
Chief Executive Officer
2016 - Present (7 years)
# Launched the newest application to provide real-time information on trades made by sophisticated investors to help retail investors make better investment decisions with greater confidence based on market knowledge they never had before.
# Raised Seed, Pre-Series A, and Series A funding to bring Spiking to market. Won the Best Innovative Start-up (Early Stage) at the 2016 SiTF Awards. Named one of Singapore's 20 hottest startups to watch in 2017 by Singapore Business Review.
# Awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2020 and 2021 and Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022 for consistently delivering an exceptional service experience as rated by over 1,000 real customers. Awarded the Two Comma Club in 2020 and 2021 for startups that reached the 7-figure financial milestone.
# Ranked the Singapore's Fastest Growing Companies 2023, a list of 100 companies compiled by The Straits Times and Germany-based global research firm Statista. Spiking achieved an absolute growth rate of 403.5% and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 71.39% from 2018 to 2021.
# Secured investment from Quest Ventures, a leading venture fund for technology companies that have scalability and replicability in large internet communities. Supported by the National Research Foundation, Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore under the Interactive & Digital Media Strategic Research Programme.
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Travelite Holdings Ltd
Independent Director, Board of Directors (SGX:BCZ)
2014 - Present (9 years)
# Formed an investment holding company providing management services for department stores, specialty stores, third party retail outlets and distributors, gift redemption sites, and corporate gift programme in 7 countries.
# Successfully helped business move from the SGX-SESDAQ to the SGX Mainboard, marking a significant milestone.
# Served as the Chairman of the Remuneration and Nominating Committees, as well as a member of the Audit Committee.
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SMI Vantage Limited
Advisor, Advisory Board (SGX:Y45)
2021 - Present (2 years)
# Formed an investment and management company focused on capitalizing on strong trends in the new economy including technology-based SaaS Services and other high-tech platforms.
# Successfully listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange, with a highly capable and experienced management team with a proven trackrecord in building strong business partnerships and alliances.
# Served as the Advisor of the Advisory Board to contribute industry knowledge and expertise toward SMI Vantage’s new focus on new economies and internet technologies such as blockchains, cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
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Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority
Strategic Advisor
2022 - Present (1 years)
# Advised on establishing a licensing / regulatory / investment framework for financial technology businesses and projects (including digital assets, blockchain, distributed ledger technology).
# Assisted in formulating policies and rules for a regulatory sandbox framework in relation to innovative business cases that leverage other emerging technologies.
# Assisted in globally promoting APECO as an offshore financial technology center, in particular, attract applicants for APECO’s financial technology licensing and regulatory sandbox regimes.
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Bitcoin Institute
Founder
2020 - Present (3 years)
# Founded the platform as a place of discussion, advice and support, for all those who believe in the importance of cryptocurrency.
# Spearheaded as a think tank, providing the latest insights and news on Bitcoin with members around the world interested in the cybercurrency for both business and academic purposes.
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ICObench
Leading Expert & Advisor, ICObench/Mars Blockchain Group
2018 - Present (5 years)
# Provide analytical, legal, and technical insights to investors and financial experts seeking ICO investment.
# Support the development of blockchain technology, commercial applications, digital assets, and data mining.
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Asia Television Holdings Limited
Independent Non-Executive Director, Board of Directors (HKEX:707)
2022 - 2022 (Less than a year)
# Founded in 2003, Asia Television Holdings Limited (formerly known as Co-Prosperity Holdings Limited) had principally engaged in the processing, printing, and sales of finished fabrics, and the provision of fabrics processing subcontracting services in China.
# Successfully diversified into properties, securities investment, moneylending, as well as media and entertainment business with presence in HongKong, China, and Southeast Asia.
# Served as a member of the Remuneration and Nominating Committees, as well as a member of the Audit Committee.
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CozyCot Pte Ltd
Co-Founder
2001 - 2016 (15 years)
# Launched a global women's site featuring beauty, fashion, lifestyle, forums,reviews, and shopping content.
# Published 2.2M postings and 42,000 forum threads, becoming the HitWise. 1# Beauty and Women’s Site with 28M monthly unique visitors across 9 countries.
# Secured investment from Hong Kong’s JDB Holdings and clients including P&G, Unilever, H&M, Burberry, Chanel, L'Oréal, Calvin Klein, Clinique, Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, Citibank, Master Card, Samsung, and Sony.
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Dîner en Blanc - Singapore
Host
2012 - 2015 (3 years)
# Bring together thousands of guests, all dressed in white, together for anevening of food and entertainment.
# Broke a record for the Largest Outdoor Pop-Up Picnic and Most Floating Champagne Bottles with Enclosed Messages in the Singapore Book of Records in partnership with Marina Bay Sands, Perrier-Jouët, Sony, and Uber.
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Freely Business School
CEO
2003 - 2008 (5 years)
# Built a suite of career training programs designed to provide tertiary level education in the areas of options trading, business development, asset protection, and financial management, taken by 20,000+ students in 6countries.
# Successfully registered the Freely Business School with the Ministry of Education, Singapore.
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Colemen International Pte Ltd
CEO
2001 - 2003 (2 years)
# Founded a distributor and online marketing agent for StarHub’s info-communications services.
# Scaled the startup to a firm with 5,000 clients, receiving the StarHub Top Performing Partner Award.
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Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
Infantry Officer
1993 - 1995 (2 years)
# Attended the Officer Cadet School (OCS) and Advanced Infantry Officers' Course (AIOC).
# Received awards for Basic Parachutist, Jungle Survival, Marksmanship, and Taekwondo.
Education
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Harvard Business School
Owner/President Management, OPM 59
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University of Canberra
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Management
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University of Louisville
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship
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University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate, Management Research
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Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Civil & Structural
Licenses & certifications
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Certified Bitcoin Professional
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Chartered Wealth Manager, CWM FGAFM
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Chartered Marketer, DipM FCIM
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Chartered Wealth Manager, CWM FGAFM
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Member, Singapore Institute of Directors
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1st Dan, Kukkiwon Black Belt
Top Skills
Entrepreneurship
Business Strategy
FinTech
Languages
Chinese (Native or Bilingual)
English (Native or Bilingual)
Honors Awards
Shah Family Prize
SIF-ASEAN Visiting Student Fellowship
Key to the City of Louisville
Singapore's Leading Money and Stock Options Investment Coach
Publications
Spiking To The Moon: A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding Whales In The Cryptocurrency Market