Building Is Our DNA
Core Team
Our core team is dedicated to driving the success of the HONO Protocol. With deep expertise in blockchain, DeFi, and digital assets, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that help projects grow and thrive through trusted, growth-oriented liquidity on Uniswap.
Elvin Li
Founder
Elvin has over 17 years of management experience in the software industry. Prior to founding HONO Protocol, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at 2359 Media, Head of R&D at Reebonz, CTO at Kwerkee, and CEO of ZelRealm Interactive.
George Samman
Advisor
George, a former Wall Street Senior Portfolio Manager, Market Strategist, and Technical Analyst, co-founded BTC.sx (now Magnr) in 2013. A Chartered Market Technician (CMT), he now advises global financial institutions, startups, and law firms on blockchain and cryptocurrency strategies.
Jonathan "Tijo" Gaucher
Advisor
Tijo, known as Arcane Bear on YouTube, raises global awareness on wildlife protection, conservation, and deforestation. He builds collaborative communities of activists, educators, and brands, while focusing on early-stage venture capital research in DeFi and crypto.
Eric Clark Su
Advisor
Eric Su is a strategic advisor and seed investor, mentoring tech startups in the Philippines. He founded Exnetwork Capital, an early-stage fund with a diverse crypto portfolio, achieving over 300x ROI for LPs across 300+ investments and global connections.
Young Shin
Co-Founder
Young is a serial entrepreneur with over 12 years of CEO experience. He founded Mayn Interactive, later acquired by Smilegate, where he became CEO of Smilegate Europe, publishing Crossfire, one of the world’s highest-grossing online games with 650 million players.
Eric Koh
Advisor
Eric Koh, a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in software architecture and product development, is the CTO of a CySec-licensed retail FX broker. He also founded TripZilla, Southeast Asia's largest travel media publisher, and mentors startups.
Alex Kushneir
Advisor
Alex Kushneir is a seasoned producer with over nine years of experience creating impactful, educational content for Cheddar, ABC, NBC, and more. As Co-Founder and COO of Icon Media, he crafts purpose-driven branded content for global brands, focusing on wellness and positive change.
Roman Engel
Advisor
Roman is a seasoned crypto expert with over 10 years of experience. He runs Germany's largest crypto TikTok account and founded Cryptospacefleet.com, an NFT investor club with over 500 members focused on project support and education.
Daniel Weinzveg
Advisor
Daniel is a management consultant who designs and implements human-centered solutions, helping individuals, teams, and organizations overcome challenges through impactful and creative strategic initiatives.
Paul Tan
Advisor
Paul, a Certified Financial Analyst, has worked at major financial institutions including BNP Paribas, MUFG Bank, and Bank of America. Now representing Divergence Capital, he brings deep industry expertise to his role in digital asset investments and finance.