James CK Ho

Head of Animoca Ventures at Animoca Brands

James CK Ho has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. James CK is currently the Head of Animoca Ventures, the venture investment arm of Animoca Brands, which specializes in early stage investments in Web3/blockchain companies and projects focused on digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. In this role, they find, funds, and supports builders in the Web3 space.

Prior to their current role, Ho served as the Head of Animoca Ventures at Animoca Brands, where they were responsible for strategic partnerships and business development. James CK also held the position of Senior Business Strategist at the same company, leveraging gamification, blockchain, and AI technologies to develop and publish a portfolio of mobile products.

Ho has also worked as a Venture Partner at Zeroth.ai, Asia's first accelerator program for founders working on frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence. In addition, they have experience as the Chief Growth Officer at The Human Connective, the Managing Director and Founder of POCA DESIGN (an agency), and the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Digital Vantage Media, a company that integrated augmented reality technology into advertising.

Earlier in their career, Ho worked in event management and client servicing roles at Publicis Events Asia Pacific (EMOTION), Publicis Events Asia (EMOTION), Jack Morton Worldwide Limited, and i3motion (which they founded). James CK has been involved in various high-profile event experiences for prestigious brands and clients.

Overall, Ho's work experience spans a range of industries, including venture investment, digital entertainment, advertising technology, event management, and entrepreneurship.

James CK Ho completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at The University of British Columbia from 1997 to 2000. James CK then pursued a degree in Information Technology with a Network Infrastructure focus at the British Columbia Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2002. James also holds a certification as a Microsoft Certified Professional from Microsoft. No specific month and year of obtaining the certification have been provided.

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Timeline

  • Head of Animoca Ventures

    February, 2022 - present

  • Director Of Strategic Partnerships

    July, 2021

  • Senior Business Strategist

    May, 2018

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