Charles Yen
Kowloon
Summary
Innovative and technology-driven entrepreneur with over a decade of experience. Co-founded multiple companies in cryptocurrency, marketing, entertainment, and media, focusing on operations and business development. Led a 20+ team in a VC-backed MarTech company, closing and servicing over 150 business clients. Currently, co-founder of Aura Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre, managing business development and operations. Proactive, energetic, and continuously learning in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Co-founder / Business Development and Operations Lead
Aura Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre
2023.04 - Current
- Set up Clinical operation SOPs
- Formed partnerships with corporates from various industries
- Conducted cross-marketing with corporates and medical centers
- Sourced new technology to support medical professionals
Co-founder / Executive Producer
16by9 Limited
2021.01 - Current
- Company Overview: (A Hong Kong-based entertainment and media company)
- Reached over 1 million views and 27K subscribers on our YouTube channel
- The first Hong Kong movie project (“Smashing Frank”) that successfully reached 100% of its Kickstarter crowdfunding goal at HKD2.5 million
- (A Hong Kong-based entertainment and media company)
Founding Member / Operations Manager
CoinUnited.io
2020.12 - 2021.08
- Company Overview: (A cryptocurrency platform with digital wallet, OTC exchange, ATM network & educational hub)
- Built an OTC retail operation and developed SOP
- Developed and trained customer services and account managers
- Hosted and spoke at public educational seminars about various crypto-related topics
- Collaborated with products team to establish digital wallet features, including staking, coin listing, swapping
- Led the successful set-up of CoinUnited Bitcoin ATM machines at over 50 locations in Hong Kong
- (A cryptocurrency platform with digital wallet, OTC exchange, ATM network & educational hub)
Co-founder / Chief Operations Officer
Jarkas Lab Limited
2012.04 - 2020.09
- Company Overview: (A VC-backed marketing automation technology company based in Shanghai)
- Secured over US$2.5 million of investment through 4 rounds of fundraising, including VCs such as Mindworks Capital and SOS Ventures
- Established and managed a sizeable customer base of over 150 customers with ARR of over USD1.0 million
- Led business development and customer services, including building and managing a team of 20+ staff, covering all key functions of the sales process including identifying potential clients, pitching, product formulation, contract negotiations and ongoing pipeline management
- Developed partnerships with advertising agencies and mobile industry resellers
- (A VC-backed marketing automation technology company based in Shanghai)
Senior Consultant (PRC Tax Merger and Acquisitions team)
PricewaterhouseCoopers
2008.09 - 2012.04
- Conducted and resolved due diligence on targets to assess potential financial and tax exposures
- Coordinated with professional advisors, including transaction service team and lawyers, to facilitate the process of identifying the key exposures during the due diligence
- Advised, researched and analysed group structuring from PRC tax efficiency perspective
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Finance
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
A-Levels and HKCEE - undefined
St. Joseph’s College
Skills
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Analytical thinking
Business development
Strategic partnerships
Customer relations
Stakeholder relations
Fundraising
Business planning
Operations management
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Advanced Certificate in Life Coaching
2023-12
Co-founder / Business Development and Operations Lead
Aura Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre
2023.04 - Current
Co-founder / Executive Producer
16by9 Limited
2021.01 - Current
Founding Member / Operations Manager
CoinUnited.io
2020.12 - 2021.08
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
2012-07
Co-founder / Chief Operations Officer
Jarkas Lab Limited
2012.04 - 2020.09
Senior Consultant (PRC Tax Merger and Acquisitions team)
PricewaterhouseCoopers
2008.09 - 2012.04
A-Levels and HKCEE - undefined
St. Joseph’s College
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Finance
The Chinese University of Hong Kong