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Hi, I’m Al Leong, a results-driven marketing leader with 30+ years of global experience guiding AI, Web3, SaaS, fintech, and real-world asset companies. I’m based in Toronto and collaborate with teams across North America, LATAM, APAC, and MENA to design and execute data-driven GTM strategies that scale startups toward unicorn trajectories. I thrive on blending data-driven insights with compelling brand storytelling to drive measurable growth and investor confidence.
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Work Experience
Strategic CMO & Growth Advisor at TGE Marketing & Advisory Inc. (Global)
August 1, 2018 - PresentLead GTM, fundraising strategy, brand positioning, investor messaging, and high-ROI growth programs for Web3, AI, fintech, SaaS, and tokenized asset companies across North America, LATAM, APAC, and MENA.
Chief Marketing Officer at Lendr Network
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Increased protocol growth and investor engagement; built full-funnel marketing, GTM alignment with token launch, and ecosystem partnerships; led liquidity onboarding and on-chain marketing.
Marketing Chair & Executive Board Advisor at AI 2030
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Drove global brand and governance strategy for multinational AI ethics and innovation think tank; increased stakeholder engagement; built conference GTM strategy and sponsor pipeline.
Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Global Marketing at Infstones (SoftBank-backed Web3 Infra & SaaS)
February 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023Delivered $20M+ in sales and supported $110M capital raise contributing to a $1B valuation; reduced marketing budget 71% while increasing deal flow; built first global SaaS/Web3 marketing org with KPI-driven lifecycle and CRM; achieved 2800% ROI.
Chief Marketing Officer & Partner at AmaZix (Global Web3 Agency)
May 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Scaled revenue 5x in 12 months; expanded team from 25 to 65+; managed 40+ clients; increased monthly billings to $250K; deployed Slack + Notion across global delivery teams.
Head of Marketing & Customer Success at QRC
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020Built a $7.4M sales pipeline in 6 months for a security token advisory platform; closed a $2M tokenization deal; established relationships with JP Morgan, NASDAQ, 3,000+ family offices, and 52,000+ investors.
VP, Marketing & Business Development at Private Blockchain Company
April 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018Led go-to-market, partnerships, and business development initiatives during early blockchain growth phases.
Global Marketing Director at Tamwood International College
February 1, 2015 - October 1, 2020Led international digital acquisition and brand strategy across 8 countries; earned 5 global education marketing awards.
Agency Principal at Integris Marketing
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2018Led 12-country, 40-event investor roadshows; contributed to a $31M ICO raise; opened Hong Kong/APAC office; built PR, content, investor funnel, and sales operations.
Marketing & Project Manager at SMG
April 1, 1994 - December 1, 1999Led experiential and press events for Apple, Adobe, IBM, Sony, Disney, Intel; contributed to agency revenue growth from $5M to $12M.
Marketing Specialist (Account Services) at Ogilvy & Mather
April 1, 1992 - March 1, 1993Account and office management; managed the $40M Microsoft account and engagements with Intel.
Education
MBA at University of Toronto (Rotman)
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing at University of British Columbia (Sauder)
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026Qualifications
Certificate, Managing Complex Product Development Projects (MIT Sloan Selected)
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Financial Services, Government
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