Zaf is an advocate of Web3 development and adoption. As the former Director of Digital Strategy and Partnerships at Animoca Brands, she played a pivotal role in promoting the mass adoption of Web3. Her successful entrepreneurship journey as the founder of an award-winning fintech and IoT startup also showcases her passion for innovation. As a recognized thought leader, Zaf was selected as a TEDx speaker in 2022, to share insights on how Web3 can pave the way for a more equitable future. At Artifact Labs, Zaf helps Arts & Cultural Institutions, and IP owners safeguard and maximize the potential of their art and cultural assets through blockchain technology. Her work empowers them to embrace AI confidently, revolutionizing digital asset preservation, IP rights management, and fundraising. By enabling microdonations on the blockchain, she helps museums save time and resources while unlocking new funding opportunities.
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Chief Commercial OfficerArtifact LabsHong Kong -
The Sandbox Dao Board AdvisorThe Sandbox May 2024 - PresentHong Kong, Hk -
Chief Commercial OfficerArtifact Labs Apr 2023 - PresentHong Kong, HkWe work with museums to safeguard and maximize the potential of their art & cultural assets leveraging blockchain technology. Revolutionizing digital asset’s preservation and IP Rights management. I oversee commercial deals and partnerships.Public speaking at Web3 Berlin, ETH Singapore, ETH Hong Kong, Hong Kong Fintech Week and more. -
AdvisorAnimoca Brands Apr 2023 - PresentSouthern District, Hk -
Director Of Digital Strategy And PartnershipsAnimoca Brands Jul 2021 - Mar 2023Southern District, HkI was the first hire of the company for Web3 development. I oversaw the strategic investment and partnership deals. Worked closely with entertainment industry players, like music companies, high-end fashion brands, blue-chip NFT projects; to help them with strategy and execution in Web3. Promoting mass adoption of NFTs and metaverses, and facilitating strategic partners’ transition to web3, built upon the core concepts of decentralization, openness, and greater user utility.Speaking at over 50 events, including Token2049, Binance Blockchain Week, NFT LA, and NFT Melbourne. -
Common Core Advisory Board MemberThe University Of Hong Kong Dec 2021 - PresentHong Kong, Pokfulam, Hk -
Guest Lecturer Of Mba Course At University Of Hong KongThe University Of Hong Kong Jul 2022 - Apr 2023Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hk -
Strategic AdvisorCool Cats Sep 2023 - Mar 2024Austin, Us -
Digital Strategy And Partnerships DirectorAlipayhk Apr 2019 - Jul 2021Hong Kong Sar, /, HkLed business development and market penetration of AlipayHK; achieved 150% increase in merchant number and 500% increase in micro-transactions.- Acquired 12K local merchants in 1.5 years. - Managed external merchant acquisition agents and built an internal sales team of 20 people from scratch. Achieved 300% higher performance than the external agents. - Increased overall activation % of merchants by 25%.- Lowered the active merchants’ acquisition costs by 30%.- Formed strategy and partnerships for “Mini-apps”, with key merchants like McDonlad’s and Yoshinoya. -
Ceo, Co-FounderQuicker Jul 2016 - Apr 2019Hong Kong, Hong Kong, HkWe aimed to build a Cashless-Smart-City. QUICKER is a disruptive BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) mobile self-ordering solution plus a cloud POS system that facilitates the online transaction between customers and restaurants. Customers don't have to line up and can pre-order anywhere, anytime! They can ORDER, PAY, and being NOTIFIED for food pick up via their own smartphones. With data analysis, we provided insights on customer demographics for F&B groups and property developers.As the leader of a lean start-up team, I was responsible for business development & partnership, P&L management, defining company culture, and recruiting. Also, I was responsible for the positioning of our brand, marketing, media relationship, product management, UIUX design of the mobile app and website. Basically everything except coding. -
Global Management & InnovationFast Retailing Mar 2013 - Jun 2016Tokyo, JpI was involved in the special project reporting directly to Mr. Yanai to optimize the business process. Also, to drive and implement digital transformation strategies globally. Worked in the Global Headquarter, being consulted by regional headquarters on innovation and talent development strategies. I worked closely with Mr. Yanai, CEO of the Group, to inspire employees with an intrapreneurship mindset, and incubated future leaders with instructional design elements. We were a special team that acted as the bridge between headquarter and the regional headquarters. I traveled frequently to understand different regions' needs and provided solutions to management to aid the rapid global expansion of the group. Established the training department for UNIQLO in HK from scratch and was responsible for the development of more than 2000 employees in UNIQLOHK. Also, I was in charge of new staff training plans for new countries, e.g. First store in Australia and the Flagship Store in Hong Kong. -
Store Manager - KyotoUniqlo Sep 2012 - Mar 2013Tokyo, JpI became a store manager in 6 months, which takes an average of more than 1 year for a local Japanese to achieve this. Sole store manager managing 40 staff. -
Global Management Trainee - TokyoUniqlo Sep 2011 - Aug 2012Tokyo, JpGot hired directly by the CEO, Mr. Tadashi Yanai. (Only 8 candidates were hired globally in this program in 2011.)
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Zaf Chow Education Details
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The University Of Hong KongAccounting And Finance -
InseadAnd Decentralized Finance -
University Of ViennaGerman Language
Frequently Asked Questions about Zaf Chow
What company does Zaf Chow work for?
Zaf Chow works for Artifact Labs
What is Zaf Chow's role at the current company?
Zaf Chow's current role is Chief Commercial Officer.
What schools did Zaf Chow attend?
Zaf Chow attended The University Of Hong Kong, Insead, University Of Vienna.
What are some of Zaf Chow's interests?
Zaf Chow has interest in Handball, Snowboarding, Basketball, Snow Mountain Climbing, All Kinds Of Sports.
What skills is Zaf Chow known for?
Zaf Chow has skills like Foreign Languages, Employee Training, Inventory Planning, Sales Plan, Management Training Programs, Communication Training, Talent Management, Store Management, Training, Retail, Sales, Customer Service.
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