Chok Ooi

Chok Ooi is a prominent figure in the tech industry, known for his roles in various successful ventures. He is the Co-Founder and co-Chair at 42Geeks, an organization dedicated to promoting tech collaborations worldwide. Additionally, he serves as the Co-Founder and Senior Partner at Agility.io, a global company specializing in product design and software development for startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Chok's impressive track record includes assisting in the development of over 7 unicorn startups. He has also played key roles in the success of startups like James (Acquired by GPA) and Concourse (Acquired by EAB), offering guidance in fundraising, execution, and acquisition processes.

Prior to his current roles, Chok was the Co-Founder and CEO of Kenzie Academy, an online tech school that revolutionized the Income Share Agreement (ISA) model. Under his leadership, Kenzie raised significant funds to provide tech education to thousands, particularly individuals from underserved communities. The academy was later acquired by Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in 2021.

Chok's extensive experience includes positions such as CTO at Azap Mobile, Senior Software Engineer at Loopt (Acquired by GreenDot), and Lead Engineer at Selerity (Acquired by Dealogic). He has also held roles at renowned organizations like Lab49, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, where he oversaw the development of large-scale trading and risk management systems.

Chok's educational background includes studying Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, Computer Engineering at Indiana University Indianapolis, and attending SMK Damansara Jaya. Additionally, he has been involved in various organizations and served on advisory boards, as well as being a mentor at 500 Startups.