From international private equity and venture capital to blockchain regulation and capital markets, seasoned entrepreneur Malcolm Tan brings more than 20 years of business strategy experience to ZENO, supporting the development of the next generation of AI-powered global prediction markets and intelligent fintech ecosystems.
As artificial intelligence, prediction markets, and Web3 technologies continue to converge, the global digital fintech industry is entering a new era of opportunities. Against this backdrop, ZENO is further strengthening its international strategic management team with the appointment of Malcolm Tan, an experienced serial entrepreneur and expert in capital markets and blockchain, as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), to advance the company’s global strategic development, ecosystem partnerships, and long-term business expansion.
Malcolm Tan brings over 20 years of experience in international business management, corporate fundraising, investment advisory, and blockchain regulation. He is also the founder of Athvision Group, whose business covers Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Consultancy, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Project Advisory services.
Over 20 Years of International Business Experience, Contributing to the Development of Hundreds of Companies
Malcolm Tan is a serial entrepreneur with extensive international business experience. Over the past 20 years, he has been involved in and directly contributed to the development of hundreds of companies in Singapore and around the world, across industries including construction, engineering, human resources, professional services, hospitality, food and beverage, and other business sectors. Through corporate strategic planning, capital operations, and project advisory services, Malcolm has accumulated extensive cross-industry development experience. More than 100 projects advised by Malcolm successfully raised between USD 10 million and USD 40 million, with some achieving valuations or market capitalizations of up to USD 800 million.
These experiences not only demonstrate Malcolm’s understanding of corporate development and fundraising strategies but also highlight his long-standing expertise in international capital markets, business model design, and corporate scaling. For ZENO, which is currently expanding its global business, Malcolm’s appointment will help further strengthen the company’s strategic planning and explore additional opportunities in international partnerships and capital market development.
Extensive Expertise in Blockchain Law and Regulation, with a Strong Professional Background in the Global Web3 Industry
Beyond his experience in traditional business and capital markets, Malcolm Tan is also a seasoned professional in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital asset regulation.
He has provided regulatory reviews and professional consultancy services to numerous enterprises, government entities, and quasi-government organizations, covering:
- ICO
- IEO
- STO
- Cryptocurrency
- Blockchain
Meanwhile, Malcolm is also a frequent speaker and industry thought leader in Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), token offerings, and cryptocurrency laws and regulations. The law firms associated with Malcolm and the professional firms he has advised have collectively issued close to 400 token legal opinions to date. As the global digital asset industry places increasing importance on regulation, corporate governance, and compliance, Malcolm’s professional background will provide valuable insights for ZENO as it explores international business expansion, digital asset applications, and long-term corporate development strategies.
Three Professional Publications Demonstrating Long-Term Research in Blockchain and Digital Finance
Malcolm Tan is also the author of three professional books on blockchain and digital finance.
How to ICO/ITO in Singapore (2017)
Explores the legal, regulatory, and practical aspects of conducting ICOs and ITOs in Singapore.
DeFi – The Latest Financial Phenomenon (2020)
Examines the rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its potential impact on the future financial system.
NFTs: Non-Fungible Tokens (2023)
Focuses on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), their underlying technologies, commercial applications, and market development.
From early token offerings to DeFi and NFTs, Malcolm’s research experience spans several important stages in the development of blockchain technology. These long-term contributions also reflect his continued interest in emerging fintech, business innovation, and trends shaping the digital economy.
Joining ZENO to Advance Global AI and Prediction Markets Strategy
ZENO is an AI and Web3 intelligence ecosystem developed by Zeno Labs Inc., a technology company registered in California, United States. It is dedicated to integrating global prediction markets, artificial intelligence, and real human intelligence data, gradually building the next generation of AI-powered decentralized Super Apps. ZENO’s ecosystem development is currently centered around four core products:
ZENO MARKET — An AI-powered global social prediction market aggregation platform designed to connect leading prediction markets such as Polymarket and Predict.fun.
ZENO AI — Combining market data, user behavior research, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop intelligent market analytics and future AI Agent services.
ZENO SIGNAL — Exploring AI model training, evaluation, and enterprise-level data services through real human prediction behavior and meaningful data contributions.
ZENO TRADE — Combining AI models, quantitative analysis, and prediction market data to explore intelligent trading strategies, cross-platform arbitrage, and liquidity services.
ZENO’s long-term development direction extends beyond establishing a prediction market aggregation gateway. The company also aims to gradually build a sustainable commercial ecosystem through AI data services, intelligent trading, and diversified Web3 applications. As Chief Strategy Officer, Malcolm Tan will leverage his experience in international business strategy, capital markets, corporate consultancy, and blockchain regulation to support ZENO’s long-term development. His key strategic priorities will focus on international ecosystem partnerships, corporate commercialization models, capital market development, and global business expansion.
From AI Data Commercialization to Global Ecosystem Development
AI data commercialization is one of the key development directions in ZENO’s long-term strategy. Through ZENO SIGNAL, ZENO aims to transform real human prediction behavior data that has been authorized, verified, and structured into valuable AI data resources with practical applications. In the future, these data resources could support AI model research, intelligent risk analysis, market behavior research, and enterprise-level data services. Meanwhile, ZENO TRADE will explore AI-powered intelligent trading, market making, and liquidity services, further expanding the company’s potential commercial revenue streams. Malcolm’s experience in corporate fundraising, business model development, international consultancy, and strategic partnerships is expected to provide professional support for the long-term commercialization of these businesses. ZENO aims to gradually establish a long-term value chain connecting global user participation, data contributions, AI technology applications, and enterprise commercial services.
From Asia to the World: Advancing Toward AI Prediction Market Leadership
ZENO has established a clear global strategic vision: to become Asia’s No. 1 and one of the world’s top three AI prediction market platforms. To achieve this long-term goal, ZENO plans to continuously develop its global user network, artificial intelligence services, AI data commercial partnerships, and next-generation decentralized Super Apps. With Malcolm Tan joining the strategic management team, ZENO aims to further combine expertise in fintech, capital markets, and Web3 to advance its international organizational development and long-term business growth. These strategic goals represent future development plans rather than market rankings or business achievements that have already been realized.
Malcolm Tan and ZENO: Connecting International Capital, AI Technology, and the Next Generation of the Digital Economy
From supporting corporate fundraising and advancing business strategies to providing blockchain regulatory consultancy and conducting digital asset industry research, Malcolm Tan has accumulated over 20 years of professional experience in international business and fintech. Today, as AI and prediction markets gradually emerge as new directions in digital fintech, Malcolm brings his expertise in business strategy and capital markets to ZENO, providing new support for the company’s next phase of international development. For ZENO, Malcolm’s appointment not only further strengthens its international management team but also reflects the company’s ambition to evolve from a Web3-native product ecosystem into a more mature global AI technology ecosystem with sustainable commercial capabilities.
About ZENO Labs
Zeno Labs Inc. is a technology company registered in California, United States, focusing on artificial intelligence, prediction markets, blockchain, and next-generation digital financial technology. Its AIZENO ecosystem is centered around ZENO MARKET, ZENO AI, ZENO SIGNAL, and ZENO TRADE, aiming to connect global prediction markets, human intelligence data, and artificial intelligence technologies, with the long-term vision of building the next generation of AI-powered decentralized Super Apps.