Aergo — The Winning Team !!!

Blocko

Blocko is a leading blockchain company in South Korea with the most commercialized references in the domestic market. They develop and deliver blockchain technology to Top clients, replacing conventional and inefficient processes and systems of ‘trust’. Blocko partners with such giant corporations as Samsung SDS, IBM, Microsoft Azure, Hyundai-Kia Motors, Amazon Web services, and other big names.Blocko’s flagship product is Coinstack, Which is a development platform that supports both blockchain-based contracts and Ethereum-based smart contracts, enabling companies to easily apply blockchain-based functions to its services.

AERGO’s core technology is based on COINSTACK platform. COINSTACK-based blockchain systems have already been deployed successfully to 25 million users in over 20 in-production systems.

Investors

Aergo has taken the no ICO route as they have managed to attract key sponsors and financial funds which have generously invested in the project. These names include funds like FBG Capital, Global Blockchain Innovative Capital, JRR Crypto, and some other influential players. All these project have previous experience in investing in successful blockchain projects

Team

The Aergo team is consists of at least 36 people, including 3 people on the AERGO Board, 3 Committee Heads, 5 on the technology team and at least 25 additional people from Blocko.

Phil Zamani — 20+ years of open source, cloud business and blockchain experience. Currently the COO of Blocko. Prior positions include Global Head of Big Data & Cloud Business Models at Banco Santander; Senior VP of the Cloud Business Unit at Deutsche Telekom; VP of Sales and Business Development in Internet Appliances at Red Hat. He has also worked in various roles at other companies including Cygnus Solutions, Synopsys, Novell, SpringSource (now Pivotal), etc. Obtained his MBA in Entrepreneurship at Warwick Business School in 2003.

Hun Young Park — 13+ years of experience in developing databases and distributed systems with expertise in large-scale and high-performance software design. Currently the CTO and Director of Blockchain Research Development of Blocko. Previously the Principal Software Engineer at TmaxData and Senior Software Engineer at Tibero. Obtained his Master’s degree in Computer Science at KAIST in 2005.

Roderik van der Graaf — Over 20 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and equity derivatives trading. Currently the Founder and Managing Partner of Lemniscap (a blockchain investment firm) and an advisor to Blocko. Previously a Managing Director at Caldera Pacific and at KCP Capital. He also worked in various roles in equity derivatives trading at Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Rabobank, Bear Stearns, LIM Advisors and All Options. Obtained his Master’s degree in Information Technology at the University of London in 1997.

Won Kim — 15 years of experience in Relational DBMS and distributed systems. Founder and CEO of Blocko and Technical Advisor to Lemniscap. Previously worked in research and development of distributed databases and database administration at S-Core and TmaxSoft. Obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Boston University in 2008.Jane Lee — 7 years of experience in strategy consulting with expertise in digital transformation and technology commercialization. Currently the Chief Strategy Officer of Blocko. Previously the Strategy Manager of Accenture where she worked for more than 6 years. Obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration from Cornell University in 2009.Alison Shim — 5 years of experience in strategy consulting with expertise in go-to-market strategy and business development. Currently the Chief Innovation Officer at Blocko. Obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Communication Studies at New York University in 2012

End Note

Being backed by Blocko brings a number of advantages (experienced team in blockchain development, client list, and instant recognition). It helps AERGO both on the technical and business development front. The team and set of advisors are highly reputed as well. Therefore, I believe AERGO has a good chance to be successful with such a winning combination.

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