ZENO Unveils Global Leadership Team: Leo Cheng, John Paul, and Malcolm Tan Join Forces to Build the Next Generation of AI-Powered Super Apps

Bringing together expertise in international fintech, global corporate management, and capital markets strategy, ZENO's three core executives are jointly driving the global development of AI, prediction markets, human intelligence data, and decentralized Super Apps. As artificial intelligence, prediction markets, and Web3 technologies continue to converge, the global fintech industry is entering a new era of opportunities. Zeno Labs Inc., a U.S.-registered technology company, is developing AI-powered prediction market aggregation, intelligent data services, and next-generation decentralized Super Apps through its AIZENO ecosystem.

This strategic development is driven by three core executives with diverse professional backgrounds: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Leo Cheng, Co-Founder John Paul, and Chief Strategy Officer Malcolm Tan. Their professional experience spans international fintech and artificial intelligence, global corporate operations and business expansion, as well as international capital markets and blockchain strategy, bringing diverse management perspectives to ZENO's global ecosystem development.

Leo Cheng | Co-Founder & CEO

Over 20 Years of Fintech Experience Driving ZENO's AI Strategy

As ZENO's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Leo Cheng brings over 20 years of experience in fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital transformation. His professional background includes internationally recognized institutions such as OCBC Bank, IBM, and PwC, spanning traditional banking, enterprise technology, and professional consulting. These experiences have given Leo a comprehensive understanding of financial infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and digital asset technologies. At ZENO, Leo is primarily responsible for the company's overall development direction, product strategy, and AI ecosystem development. Through the Aggregation × AI × Human Intelligence model, he aims to integrate global prediction markets, real user judgment data, and artificial intelligence technologies to explore opportunities in next-generation intelligent applications. Under his long-term strategic vision, ZENO aims not only to become a major aggregation gateway for global prediction markets but also to explore the application of human intelligence data in AI model training, evaluation, and enterprise-level data services through ZENO SIGNAL and ZENO AI. Leo Cheng's core strategic direction is to drive ZENO's gradual evolution from a prediction market aggregation platform into a global AI-powered intelligent technology ecosystem.

John Paul | Co-Founder

International Corporate Management and Global Business Experience Driving ZENO's Global Expansion

ZENO Co-Founder John Paul Albais brings cross-industry experience in international corporate management, business development, and market operations. His professional background includes global companies such as Google, Accenture, Ferrari Abu Dhabi, and Central Pattana, spanning technology, professional services, and international business operations. John brings his international corporate management and market development experience to ZENO, contributing to global business expansion, ecosystem partnerships, and international market development. In 2026, John attended TOKEN2049 Singapore in person, engaging with the global Web3 industry and helping ZENO establish stronger connections with international technology and blockchain ecosystems. During TOKEN2049 Singapore, ZENO also collaborated with Ultra Connect and Web3Labs on ecosystem events, further strengthening its engagement and brand presence within the international Web3 market. As ZENO gradually expands across Asia and global markets, John will continue contributing to global ecosystem partnerships, market operations, and business development.

John Paul Albais' core strategic direction is to connect global industry resources and drive ZENO's international market expansion and ecosystem partnerships.

Malcolm Tan | Chief Strategy Officer

Over 20 Years of Capital Markets and Blockchain Experience Accelerating AI Data Commercialization

ZENO Chief Strategy Officer Malcolm Tan is an experienced serial entrepreneur and the founder of Athvision Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in international capital markets, corporate strategy, and the blockchain industry. His areas of expertise include private equity, venture capital, corporate consultancy, mergers and acquisitions, and project advisory services. According to his professional background, Malcolm has contributed to the development of hundreds of companies and advised more than 100 successful fundraising projects, with some projects achieving valuations or market capitalizations of up to USD 800 million.

In the blockchain sector, Malcolm has long been involved in regulatory consultancy related to ICOs, IEOs, STOs, and digital assets. The law firms and consulting organizations associated with him have collectively issued nearly 400 token legal opinions.

Malcolm is also the author of three professional books, including How to ICO/ITO in Singapore, DeFi – The Latest Financial Phenomenon, and NFTs: Non-Fungible Tokens.

Since joining ZENO, Malcolm has focused on advancing AI data partnerships, corporate commercialization models, and global strategic development.

Under Malcolm's strategic leadership, ZENO has publicly announced four AI data ecosystem partnerships:

ZENO × AIPay Network — Exploring AI data, intelligent risk control, and decentralized payment applications.

ZENO × AegisAI — Exploring AI data, wallet behavior analysis, and Web3 risk management.

ZENO × NodeHive — Exploring the integration of human intelligence data with decentralized computing infrastructure.

ZENO × NodeFi Protocol — Exploring AI data services, DePIN, and decentralized infrastructure partnerships.

These four partnerships have further expanded ZENO SIGNAL's ecosystem network across AI data, Web3 security, payments, and decentralized computing. Looking ahead, Malcolm will continue advancing institutional data services, international strategic partnerships, and ZENO Super App's commercial development strategy. Malcolm Tan's core strategic direction is to connect international capital markets with commercial AI data demand, helping ZENO establish a sustainable business model.

Three Core Management Strengths Driving ZENO's Global Strategy

The three core executives bring expertise from different fields while taking on complementary responsibilities.

Leo Cheng — Technology Vision and Product Strategy

Driving the development of AI, prediction markets, human intelligence data, and the overall product ecosystem.

John Paul Albais — Global Business and Ecosystem Expansion

Connecting international markets, industry resources, and global Web3 partnership networks.

Malcolm Tan — Business Strategy and Capital Markets

Advancing AI data commercialization, international business partnerships, and long-term corporate strategic development.

Through the collaboration of these three areas, ZENO aims to gradually establish an AI technology ecosystem that combines strong product capabilities, a global user network, and sustainable commercial revenue.

From Prediction Markets to Super App: ZENO's Next Phase of Development

ZENO is developed by Zeno Labs Inc., a technology company registered in California, United States. Its AIZENO ecosystem is built around four core products:

ZENO MARKET — An AI-powered global social prediction market aggregation platform connecting leading prediction markets such as Polymarket and Predict.fun.

ZENO AI — Intelligent market analytics, human intelligence data research, and future AI Agent services.

ZENO SIGNAL — A human intelligence data contribution network supporting AI model research and enterprise-level data services.

ZENO TRADE — AI-powered intelligent trading, quantitative strategy research, market making, and liquidity services.

As the ecosystem develops, ZENO also plans to gradually integrate decentralized wallets, digital payments, digital asset management, AI Agents, and other applications to build a unified AI-powered decentralized Super App.

This development model aims to establish a user base through prediction markets, create intelligent service value through AI technologies, and connect more digital economy application scenarios through the Super App.

From Asia to the World: Three Executives Driving Long-Term Development

ZENO has established a clear long-term strategic goal: to become Asia's No. 1 and one of the world's top three AI prediction market platforms, while working toward 1 million active users and USD 100 million in daily trading volume.

To achieve this vision, ZENO will continue advancing prediction market aggregation, artificial intelligence technologies, enterprise AI data services, and global ecosystem partnerships.

Meanwhile, as businesses such as AI Agents, ZENO TRADE, and the Super App gradually develop, ZENO aims to establish more diversified commercial revenue streams and build a sustainable technology ecosystem for the long term.

From Leo Cheng's expertise in fintech and AI strategy to John Paul Albais' background in global market operations and Malcolm Tan's professional capabilities in capital markets and blockchain, the three executives will jointly drive ZENO's next phase of global development. Their shared goal is not simply to build a prediction market platform, but to establish a technology company that connects artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and the global digital economy.

About ZENO Labs

Zeno Labs Inc. is a technology company registered in California, United States, focusing on artificial intelligence, global 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 integrate 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.