Joel (家伟）

Joel Ochoa (家炜) is a highly motivated professional with a passion for leveraging technology to address real-world challenges and driving innovation to positively impact people's lives.

With over 2 years of experience in financial roles spanning across a cross-border investment firm, commercial bank, and venture capital in various countries, Joel is keen on exploring opportunities in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity/venture capital (PE/VC) within the Technology, Media, Telecom (TMT), Fintech, and Blockchain sectors.

Currently, Joel serves as a Finance Associate at Blockchain Founders Fund and concurrently holds the role of Management Consultant at Dadao Capital, with a primary focus on operations in Shanghai, Beijing, and Seoul.

He is pursuing a Master's degree in Finance at Fudan University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Global Studies from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, with academic exchange experiences at Peking University and Sungkyunkwan University.

Joel Ochoa is proficient in English, Spanish, and Chinese, with an advanced level of Chinese proficiency denoted by passing the HSK 5 exam (equivalent to C1 level). He has lived and studied in multiple countries including the United States, China, South Korea, Spain, Mexico, and Nepal, contributing to his global perspective and cultural fluency.

In addition to his financial expertise, Joel possesses strong IT skills in Python, SQL, R, Excel, and Tableau, enabling him to extract valuable insights and drive data-informed decision-making.

Throughout his career, Joel has accrued a wealth of experience working on global investment deals in multiple markets, with professional stints in Shanghai, Beijing, and Mexico City, further enriching his international exposure.

With a profound interest in embracing new challenges and fostering innovative ideas, Joel Ochoa remains open to engaging with new opportunities and industry connections through his professional network on LinkedIn.