Jehan Chu

Jehan Chu is a prominent figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, serving as a Board Member at Hex Trust.14 He is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Kenetic, a blockchain venture capital and cryptocurrency trading firm based in Hong Kong.23 Chu's involvement in the crypto space dates back to 2013 when he began investing in cryptocurrency.2

Career Highlights

• Kenetic Capital: Co-founder and Managing Partner since 201626
• Hex Trust: Board Member14
• Blockchain Communities: Founded Ethereum Hong Kong community (2014), co-founded Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong (2014), and founded Hyperledger Hong Kong community (2016)35

Investments and Achievements

• Invested in and supported over 230 blockchain projects23
• Serves as co-Chairman of the Hong Kong Fintech Association Blockchain Committee5
• Graduate of the Kauffman Fellows Program26

Background

• Former front-end developer23
• Holds a BA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and an MA from Hong Kong University/Central St. Martin's36
• Previously worked as an art advisor for Sotheby's in New York and Asia27

Other Affiliations

• Co-founder and Board Member of Social Alpha Foundation, a blockchain/social impact non-profit26
• Member of the Director's Circle of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art27
• Served on boards of Design Trust and Para Site art organizations24

Jehan Chu's diverse background in technology, finance, and art, combined with his early entry into the cryptocurrency space, has positioned him as a influential figure in the blockchain industry.