Michael H. Conn

Experienced investment and blockchain executive

Michael H. Conn

Michael H. Conn is a prominent investment management executive, strategist, and blockchain expert based in Singapore. He currently serves as the Chairman, CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Zilliqa Capital1 2, a Singapore-based investment firm focused on blockchain and Web3 technologies.

Some key facts about Michael H. Conn:

He is an active member of the Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS), Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), and Chamber of Digital Commerce1
Prior to his current role, he was the Head of Corporate Development at Zilliqa, Chief Investment Officer at Corl Financial Technologies, and co-founder of several blockchain startups like Ether Capital and BitFinance1
He has over 20 years of experience in investment management, M&A, corporate strategy and development, and fundraising at firms like AllianceBernstein, TCW, and Societe Generale
Conn is MBA trained in finance, strategy and entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California and has also studied at ESSEC Business School and Brandeis University
He is an active investor, advisor and strategist to various blockchain, AI and fintech startups across the APAC region through his firm Rule721 3

As an active member of the Blockchain Association Singapore, Michael H. Conn contributes to the growth and development of Singapore's blockchain ecosystem. His extensive experience in traditional finance and alternative investments, combined with his expertise in blockchain and Web3, makes him a valuable asset to the association and the broader fintech community in Singapore.

Experience

Chairman, CEO, and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Zilliqa Capital

Active Member at Blockchain Association Singapore (June 2021 - Present), Active Member at Singapore FinTech Association (June 2021 - Present), Active Member at Chamber of Digital Commerce (May 2021 - Present), Advisor at Reserve (May 2018 - Present), Founder and Managing Partner at Quail Creek Ventures (December 2015 - Present), Head Of Corporate Development at Zilliqa (February 2020 - March 2021), Chief Investment Officer and Advisor at Corl Financial Technologies (May 2018 - December 2020), Co-Founder, President, Chief Investment Officer, Director, and Advisor at BitFinance (May 2018 - June 2019), Co-Founder, CEO & Director at Ether Capital (October 2017 - August 2018), Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at AllianceBernstein Alternative Investment Management (December 2013 - November 2015), Managing Director, Head of Corporate Strategy & Development at Trust Company of the West (2005 - 2013), Managing Director, Corporate Strategy & Development at Societe Generale (2005 - 2013), Managing Director, Member of the Investment Committee at AsiaVest Partners (2005 - 2013), Sr. Financial Analyst of Strategic Planning at Los Angeles Times (2003 - 2005), Operations Manager at McMaster-Carr (2001 - 2003), Trade Specialist at US Embassy Paris, Foreign Commercial Service (August 2000 - January 2001)

Education

MBA in Finance, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business (2003 - 2005), Masters in Finance and Strategy from ESSEC Business School (2000 - 2001), Masters in International Finance & Economics from Brandeis University, Lemberg - International Business School (1999 - 2001), Dual BA in Economics & French Language & Literature from Brandeis University (1996 - 2000), French Language and Literature at American University Center of Provence & Université Paul Cézanne (Aix-Marseille III) (1998 - 1999), Santa Monica High School