Gelo Wong

Co-founded and served as Chief Growth Officer for BayaniChain Ventures, a pioneering blockchain technology company focused on bridging traditional systems with Web3 by developing enterprise-grade infrastructure.

• Secured national and enterprise assets valued at billions, successfully positioning BayaniChain as a leading infrastructure for real-world blockchain adoption across Southeast Asia.
• Led the development and market launch of two core products: Prismo, a private-public Layer 2 blockchain, and a comprehensive Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform.
• Drove strategic partnerships and facilitated significant enterprise and government adoption of the BaaS suite, accelerating digital transformation initiatives.
• Directed growth strategies that propelled the company's emergence as a key player in the regional blockchain ecosystem within 4 years.

Co-founded Blockfy Technology Inc., a blockchain holdings company focused on bridging traditional and decentralized finance through scalable, compliant solutions.

• Developed and strategically positioned a portfolio of holdings, including Blockfy Global Innovations, Asseto (tokenizing real-world assets), and BlockfyPay for blockchain-powered payments.
• Successfully secured essential EMI license, ensuring full regulatory compliance for blockchain-backed payment solutions.
• Drove initiatives to integrate traditional financial systems with decentralized finance, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for new markets.
• Contributed to the long-term strategic vision and growth roadmap for a diverse suite of innovative FinTech products.

Co-founded and led Likha as CEO, a blockchain-based platform enabling secure and verifiable digital ownership through certificates and NFT tools for institutional marketing.

• Powered successful NFT initiatives for major brands and platforms, including GCash, delivering seamless and secure digital experiences to a broad user base.
• Successfully integrated core products, including LikhaCert, into BayaniChain Ventures' Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) suite, significantly enhancing enterprise and government adoption.
• Developed innovative blockchain solutions for verifiable digital ownership and institutional marketing, expanding the market reach for digital assets.
• Managed product development and strategic partnerships to drive adoption of blockchain-based digital assets.

Co-founded Rwards, a pioneering platform that developed Web3-powered brand memberships and loyalty programs, transforming customer engagement strategies.

• Pioneered the development and implementation of Web3-powered brand loyalty and membership programs, enhancing user engagement and retention.
• Successfully integrated Rwards' core features into BayaniChain Ventures' Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) suite, facilitating broader enterprise-scale adoption.
• Contributed to the strategic vision for leveraging blockchain to innovate traditional loyalty systems over a 15-month period.
• Managed product roadmap and feature development, ensuring alignment with emerging market needs and technological advancements in Web3.

Founded and scaled FamTea, a successful food and beverage venture specializing in quality Taiwan milk tea, achieving significant market expansion and operational efficiency.

• Grew FamTea from a single location to over 10+ branches within 1.5 years, demonstrating strong operational and expansion capabilities.
• Implemented cost-effective strategies to provide quality Taiwan milk tea at an affordable price, driving customer loyalty and increasing sales volume.
• Managed all aspects of business operations, including supply chain, staff management, and customer experience, ensuring high standards across all branches.
• Developed and executed a successful franchising model, contributing directly to rapid business growth and market penetration.

Founded and led multiple diverse ventures across e-commerce, consumer products, and non-profit sectors, demonstrating versatile business acumen and leadership from ideation to revenue generation.

• Generated a consolidated revenue exceeding $100K USD across various self-initiated ventures, showcasing strong revenue generation and market capture capabilities.
• Served as Executive Director for 'When Everybody Prays,' a non-profit, spearheading successful donation drives, outreach programs, and passion projects.
• Built 'BoostSupply' into a recognized household comfort brand specializing in performance insoles, managing product development and market entry strategies.
• Scaled 'HeatSole,' a sneaker reselling company, effectively serving the National Capital Region and expanding customer base.
• Created and operated 'Burstin' Clouds,' a niche online shop for creative smoke bomb products, demonstrating e-commerce proficiency and market identification.

Recognized as an exceptional young individual under 30 for championing blockchain awareness, education, and empowerment across the Philippines, during the Philippine Block Awards.

Named to the annual PH100 list, spotlighting the brightest minds and most ambitious talents in the Philippines under the age of 30, curated by industry experts.

Achieved 2nd Runner Up in the premier global competition for student entrepreneurs, recognized for business ownership and operation, receiving mentorship and connections.