Experienced Blockchain and DeFi Leader: Over the past 6 years, Tae Yang Kim has held key leadership roles in blockchain, DeFi, and Web3.0 projects, including CEO of Kim Exchange and COO of Solve.Care where he drove significant growth in trading volume, partnerships, and tokenomics innovation.
DeFi and Tokenomics Expertise: Spearheaded the development of governance systems, tokenomics models, and incentive programs, increasing TVL from 8M to 60M in 3 months and raising over $1M in funding for Kim Exchange.
Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion: Established 500%+ growth in partnerships in Korea, managed market-making strategies, and increased liquidity by 1100% for Solve.Care, while onboarding 30+ projects to Kim Exchange.
Web3.0 Innovation: Pioneered the kpNFT marketplace achieving successful DEX listings additional revenue for the foundation, and enabling a new way for projects to fundraise or issue bond-type instruments.
Global Business Development: Developed go-to-market strategies for Sovereign Wallet ($MMUI) in Korea and the EU, increasing wallet adoption by 250% in one month.
Certified Blockchain Educator: Served as an Associate Professor at Inha University’s Blockchain College, teaching blockchain and healthcare solutions.
Award-Winning Entrepreneur: Successfully exited Descry | Gideb, a B Corp-certified social enterprise, after securing $1.5B KRW in grants and funding.
Crisis Management and Leadership: Navigated challenging market conditions and external crises, ensuring long-term vision and team focus at Kim Exchange and Solve.Care.